在西方历史上占有举足轻重地位的《圣经》,不仅仅是一种宗教的象征,其中故事里的许多说法与典故已经深深渗透到人们的日常语言中,因此了解其中的一些知识是十分必要的。
一、运用特指的建筑物名称,地名等进行表述
1. Garden of Eden 伊甸园。比喻为“人间天堂,乐园”。
From: The Book of Genesis
Example: This place is thought the Garden of Eden by young people.
2. Tower of Babel 巴别塔。比喻为“空想,空中阁楼”。
From: The Book of Genesis
Example: They think Mike’s plan is the Tower of Babel.
二、运用特指的日常生活用品进行描述
1. Aaron’s rod 亚伦的杖。比喻为“大权在握”。
From: The Book of Exodus
Example: What do you want if you are given Aaron’s rod?
2. a widow’s cruse 寡妇的坛子。比喻为“貌似有限但取之不竭的财源”。
From: The Book of Kings
Example: In Susan’s yard, the little well is a widow’s cruse, which never dries, even in the severe season of drought.
3. coat of many colors 彩衣。比喻为“恩宠”。
From: The Book of Genesis
Example: In our classroom, Mary is the one wearing a coat of many colors before our teachers.
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