口译达人必背:中国成语巧英译

　　自作自受

　　As you make your bed so you must lie on it.

　　自讨苦吃

　　to make a rodfor ones own back

　　自力更生

　　to shift for oneself

　　自扫门前雪

　　After us the deluge.

　　回头浪子

　　the return of a prodigalson

　　先下手为强

　　Offence is the best defence.

　　同甘共苦

　　to share ones joys and sorrows

　　因地制宜

　　act according to circumstances

　　有勇无谋

　　more brave than wise

　　有备无患

　　Good watch prevents misfortune.