Let sleeping dogs lie
含义: Don't disturb a situation if it will cause trouble; leave well alone.
'Let sleeping dogs lie' advises against stirring up old problems—don't wake a sleeping dog that might bite. Some situations are best left undisturbed.
例句
- I'd let sleeping dogs lie with that topic. 那个话题我不会去碰。Yo dejaría ese tema tranquilo.その話題は触れない方がいい。그 주제는 건드리지 않는 게 좋겠어.
- Better to let sleeping dogs lie. 别去捅马蜂窝了。Mejor no remover las cosas.寝た子を起こさない方がいい。잠자는 개를 깨우지 않는 게 낫다.
- Just let sleeping dogs lie—don't bring it up. 别惹事了——别提那件事。Déjalo estar, no lo saques a relucir.余計なことを言うな——その話を持ち出すな。괜히 건드리지 마——그 이야기를 꺼내지 마.
发音
/let ˈsliːpɪŋ dɒɡz laɪ/
用法指南
语境: caution, old problems, avoiding trouble
语气: warning, wise
✓ 正确说法
- Let sleeping dogs lie别惹事dejar las cosas como están寝た子を起こすな긁어 부스럼 만들지 마
- Better to let sleeping dogs lie多一事不如少一事mejor no remover el asunto触らぬ神に祟りなし가만히 두는 게 나아
常见错误
- About avoiding old problems, not actual dogs
起源与历史
The proverb appears in Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde (1374). A sleeping dog is peaceful; waking it risks a bite. The wisdom of not provoking dormant problems has kept this phrase alive.
词源: Waking a dog risks being bitten
最早记录: Chaucer, 14th century
文化背景
Era: Chaucer 14th century, still current
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Chaucer; Universal proverb
Regional notes: English-language universal.
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