In order to better understand the phrase "be as honest as the days are long","be as honest as the day is long",translating is helpful.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-23(#8889843@0)
IMHO it's not necessary or even not a good idea to translate English to Chinese. It does not help our English learning.
-verano(Summer);
2014-7-22(#8888464@0)
Not really.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888661@0)
1. We have quite a lot newspapers in Chinese language in Toronto.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888662@0)
2.Translating English into Chinese can sometimes be a good method for ESL/EFL adults to better understand English language.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888663@0)
3. Translating English into Chinese as well as translating Chinese into English can prevent the degeneracy of our native language Chinese.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888670@0)
4. It's the only way to use a dictionary.
-wincity(红卫兵);
2014-7-22(#8888671@0)
If one looks up the phrase in a dictionary, then he /she learns it and uses it later, why not?
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888676@0)
that's a wrong way to learn english ~~~ trust me
-wincity(红卫兵);
2014-7-22(#8888684@0)
You've already taught him something. Thank God, he stops at 4.
-iamnotanangel(Wolf);
2014-7-22(#8888782@0)
On the contrary.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-22(#8888785@0)
There are more?
-iamnotanangel(Wolf);
2014-7-22(#8888790@0)
既然要译,我也来个粤语翻译:"条友几识得悍钱,喇喇声哽。"
-icespeeder(Speeder On Ice);
2014-7-23(#8889858@0)
哈!那我还赚不到探长一半的翻译肥,不划算啊。
-icespeeder(Speeder On Ice);
2014-7-23(#8889872@0)
Is PER a rare word? ----->>>
-softface(探长);
2014-7-25(#8895465@0)
It's a commonly used word. However, you didn't seem to be able to grasp its meaning after googling for God knows how many times. Using google is not a shame. Strutting it is.
-winterstorm(打酱油的);
2014-7-25(#8895522@0)
Now that you picked my nose, it's my turn to pick yours. LOL. "Strutting it is". The word "it" is not needed here.
-icespeeder(Speeder On Ice);
2014-7-25(#8895687@0)
Washed my hand right after!
-icespeeder(Speeder On Ice);
2014-7-25(#8895690@0)
Tit for tat! You could do that again.
-softface(探长);
2014-7-25(#8895705@0)
Neither did u.
-winterstorm(打酱油的);
2014-7-25(#8895763@0)
"It " stands for " Using Google". You didn't get it.
-winterstorm(打酱油的);
2014-7-25(#8895759@0)
Yes, it is a common word. And you said you use it many times in every single day, but to my and your regret, you failed to understand its useage when it comes before a signature!
-softface(探长);
2014-7-25(#8895693@0)