《圣经》语录集锦

在西方历史上占有举足轻重地位的《圣经》，不仅仅是一种宗教的象征，其中故事里的许多说法与典故已经深深渗透到人们的日常语言中，因此了解其中的一些知识是十分必要的。

一、运用特指的建筑物名称，地名等进行表述

1. Garden of Eden 伊甸园。比喻为“人间天堂，乐园”。

From: The Book of Genesis

Example: This place is thought the Garden of Eden by young people.

2. Tower of Babel 巴别塔。比喻为“空想，空中阁楼”。

From: The Book of Genesis

Example: They think Mike’s plan is the Tower of Babel.

二、运用特指的日常生活用品进行描述

1. Aaron’s rod 亚伦的杖。比喻为“大权在握”。

From: The Book of Exodus

Example: What do you want if you are given Aaron’s rod?

2. a widow’s cruse 寡妇的坛子。比喻为“貌似有限但取之不竭的财源”。

From: The Book of Kings

Example: In Susan’s yard, the little well is a widow’s cruse, which never dries, even in the severe season of drought.

3. coat of many colors 彩衣。比喻为“恩宠”。

From: The Book of Genesis

Example: In our classroom, Mary is the one wearing a coat of many colors before our teachers.

三、两种熟悉的事物合用，表述一种含义。

1. pillar of cloud and pillar of fire 云柱和火柱。比喻为“指明灯”。

From: The Book of Exodus

Example: Jane regards her teachers as pillar of cloud and pillar of fire in her life.

2. loaves and fishes 面包和鱼。比喻为“物质利益，实惠，好处”。

From: The Gospel According to John

Example: They seek office, not to be useful to the state, but for the loaves and fishes.

3. dove and olive leaf 鸽子和橄榄枝。比喻为“和平，和解”。

From: The Book of Genesis

Example: They are flying flags of dove and olive leaf instead of war.