Pride Goes Before A Fall

英文谚语 Pride Goes Before A Fall,源于圣经。意思是自满骄傲,必招损害。

“Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
「骄 傲 在 败 坏 以 先 . 狂 心 在 跌 倒 之 前 。」 – 箴言 16:18

【例句】
I believe pride goes before a fall. Thought we’ve just won the first game, let’s practice more.
我相信满则招损。虽然我们刚嬴了第一场比赛,我们还是再加紧练习好了。

Don’t underestimate your competitors. Remember pride goes before a fall.
不要低估你的竞争对手。要记着骄兵必败。

我妈从小就告诉我「谦虚使人进步,骄傲使人落后」,这可算是我家的座佑铭。

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