标题: 望子成“龙” =====Become a "Dragon" [打印本页] 作者: xuxiaolin 时间: 2011-6-13 14:58 标题: 望子成“龙” =====Become a "Dragon"
True story:
One time I remember talking to a parent ,whose son I was teaching English to.I asked the parent why his son was enrolled in so many classes and he replied ，" I want my son to become a dragon ." I couldn't understand his meaning .When i asked a Chinese friend with good English i understood that his meaning had been “望子成龙”，which in English would be better expressed as “ i have high hopes for my son/daughter .”
Cultural differences :
Unlike in China ,where the dragon is considered a lucky and powerful sign , in Western culture ,dragons are generally associated with “evil (邪恶的）”or“danger（危险）”in stories .
与“期望”相关的词汇：
high hopes 厚望
good outlook 美好前景
successful career 事业成功
meaningful work 有意义的工作
bright future 前途无量
good prospect 美好的未来
rewarding life 愉快人生
ideal work 理想工作
place one's hope on someone 把希望寄托在某人身上作者: tingroom 时间: 2011-6-13 17:13
