proverbial
adj
1 of, like or expressed in a proverb 谚语的; 如同谚语的; 谚语所表达的
proverbial sayings, wisdom 谚语、 谚语表达的智慧
He is the proverbial square peg in a round hole. 他正是谚语中所说的那种方枘圆凿不得其所的人.
2 widely known and talked about 众所周知的
His stupidity is proverbial. 他其蠢无比是人所共知的.
I decided not to ask her for a loan in view of her proverbial meanness. 因为她小气得出了名, 我决定不找她借钱.
🗣️ 情景例句
What's the third thing?
第三件事情是什么?
True love shows itself in time of need.
急需时见真情。
And, though the gleams blind and dazzle, yet do they convey a hint of beauty and serenity greater than we have known or imagined.