趣味英语之成语:自相矛盾(中英对照)
趣味英语之成语:自相矛盾(中英对照)
成语来源
to contradict oneself
自相矛盾
A man of the state of Chu (chǔ guó 楚国) had a spear and a shield for sale.
楚国有个卖兵器的人,在市场上卖矛和盾。
He was loud in praises of his shield."My shield is so strong that nothing can pierce it through."
为了让人家愿意买他的货,他先举起盾向人们夸口道:“你们看,我的盾是世上最坚固的盾,任何锋利的东西都不能刺穿它。”
He also sang praises of his spear."My spear is so strong that it can pierce through anything."