千里之行始于足下 a thousand-li journey begins with the first step 瑞雪兆丰年 A timely snow promises a good harvest. 世上无难事,只要肯攀登 Where there is a will, there is a way. 世外桃源 a fictitious land of peace away from the turmoil of the world; 时不我待 Time and tide wait for no man. 团结就是力气 Unity is strength. 心想事成 May all your wish come true 按部就班 step by step 欲速那么不达 Haste does not bring success. 一言既出,驷马难追 A real man never goes back on his words. 英语中的俚语 a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 一鸟在手,胜似二鸟在林 a blank slate 干净的黑板(新的一页,新的起先) a bone to pick 可挑剔的骨头(争端,不满) a cat nap 打个盹儿 a ouch potato 躺椅上的马铃薯(懒鬼) a headache 头痛(麻烦事) a knock out 击倒(美得让人倾倒)
a load off my mind 心头大石落地 a pain in the neck 颈部疼(苦事) a piece of cake 一块蛋糕(小菜一碟,易事一件) a shot in the dark 盲目射击(瞎猜) a sinking ship 正在下沉的船 a slap in the face 脸上挨了一耳光(公然受辱) a social butterfly 社交蝴蝶(擅长交际,会应酬的人) a thorn in someones side 腰上的荆棘(芒刺在背) a turn coat 反穿皮袄的人(叛徒