释义 |
谈虎色变 | tán hǔ sè biàn | Speaking of tiger makes one change colour. (literal) • Grow pale with fear. • Have seen a wolf. • Once bitten, twice shy. [同义] 惊弓之鸟 A burned child dreads the fire. [反义] 面不改容 Keep a straight face. [源] 归有光·论三区水利赋役书:“有光生长穷乡谈虎色变,安能默然而已。” |