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02:58 Aug 29, 2008 |
Chinese to English translations [PRO] General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Nai-Ching Ting Local time: 18:24 | ||||||
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Marriage bond with a man of wealth and celebrity leads to an unknown world Explanation: Jason's explanation is clear enough. Since lots of rules and other unexpected things are waiting for the bride, it means an unknown world to her. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 45 mins (2008-08-29 03:44:43 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Tks for further response. In this case, we may well say "marry to the purple (嫁入豪门)". Purple (紫色),贵族常用的颜色.语出古希腊、古罗马时期君主所穿紫色长袍. |
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marrying rich is a step into the unfathomable depth. Explanation: it my turn out ok for some. |
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Marriage into a family of super wealth means being completely isolated from the world. Explanation: Marriage into a family of super wealth means being completely isolated from the world. |
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A noble's house is as deep as sea. Explanation: Describing the closely guarded ressidence of a noble separated from outside worle. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day4 hrs (2008-08-30 07:24:57 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- correction: noble's house=侯門 wealthy family=豪門 「侯門似海」是成語. |
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