解码英语明喻As hungry as a wolf

明喻短语・中英对照全文翻译As hungry as a wolfMeaning: A comparison is made between a person and a wolf. This simile indicates that the person is very hungry indeed. Wolves tend to eat a lot and very ferociously.意思： 饿极了；饿得像狼一样Example:Let’s go and get something to eat. I’m as hungry as a wolf. The way I’m feeling right now I could eat anything.例句： 我们去吃点东西吧，我饿坏了，现在什么都吃得下。As innocent or as gentle as a lambMeaning: Any person who is innocent or gentle as a lamb. It can also imply a naive or victimised person.Lambs are young sheep and are seen as pure and innocent.意思： 像羔羊一样天真温顺；天真无邪Example:It is impossible to believe that John committed the crime. He looks as innocent as a lamb. It’s true what they say. ‘You can’t judge a book by its cover.’例句： 很难相信约翰犯了罪，他看起来天真得像只小羊。真的是人不可貌相。As large as lifeMeaning: When you are very surprised to see someone, then this is the simile to use, especially when reporting to another.意思： 活生生地出现；本人就在眼前（表惊讶）Example:At the pop concert today, Johnny Ratkins appeared on stage as large as life. It was a great surprise. We just couldn’t believe our eyes.They did mention a mystery guest but never would we have thought it would be him.例句： 今天的演唱会上，约翰尼・拉特金斯本人亲自登场，太惊喜了，我们简直不敢相信眼睛。主办方只提了有神秘嘉宾，我们万万没想到是他。As light as a featherMeaning: When something or someone is very light we compare it or he/she to a feather.意思： 轻如鸿毛；轻得像羽毛Example:My new racing bike is pencil thin and as light as a feather. I can lift it with my pinkie. (Little finger)例句： 我的新赛车又细又轻得像羽毛，我用小拇指就能举起来。As merry as the month of MayMeaning: The month of May is seen as a merry month because it is the start of springtime. The sun shines, flowers bloom and everyone is in a good mood. This is where this simile derives from.意思： 非常开心；喜气洋洋；像五月一样明媚快活Example:Person A: “The boss was in a really good mood today. I wonder what came over him.”A： 老板今天心情特别好，不知道怎么了。Person B: “Yes I heard him whistling in the lift. He seemed as merry as the month of May.”B： 是啊，我听见他在电梯里吹口哨，心情好得不得了。*To come over (someone) = be suddenly effected emotionally, so much so that your normal behaviour changes.意思： （情绪）突然变化As miserable as sinMeaning: This refers to a person who is very unhappy. Someone who walks around with a miserable look on his/her face all the time. This type of person is never seen smiling or laughing and if anyone else is happy, this makes them even more miserable.意思： 愁眉苦脸；悲惨至极；一脸苦相Example:I don’t like that new neighbour who’s moved in next door to me. He’s as miserable as sin.例句： 我不喜欢隔壁新来的邻居，他整天愁眉苦脸的。As nice as nine penceMeaning: When someone is very nice towards you, we use this simile to describe their attitude.意思： 非常友善；和蔼可亲；脾气好Example:Person A: “I’m not sure if I like that shop assistant in the bakery round the corner.”A： 我不确定我喜不喜欢街角面包店的那个店员。Person B: “She is always as nice as nine pence to me.”B： 她对我一直特别友善。As old as the hillsMeaning: Very old.意思： 古老极了；老掉牙；像山一样古老Example:“Mum, that’s a nice coat you’re wearing.”“妈，你这件外套真好看。”“Really! Do you like it? It’s as old as the hills. I’ve had it since I was a teenager.”“真的吗！你喜欢？这都老古董了，我十几岁就有了。”As plain as dayMeaning: When something is very obvious.意思： 显而易见；一清二楚；明明白白Example:If the government raises taxes again, many more people will fall below the poverty line. Why can’t they see this? It’s as plain as day.例句： 如果政府再次加税，会有更多人陷入贫困。他们怎么就看不明白？这明明显而易见。