鳥盡弓藏的英文怎么說
2012-07-03 14:45
鳥盡弓藏的英文:
[Literal Meaning]
bird/extinct/bow/hide
to put aside the bow after birds have been shot
[解釋]
飛鳥射盡,彈弓也就藏起來不用了。比喻事成之后,把曾經(jīng)出過力的人趕走或消滅。
[Explanation]
to cast others aside when one has finished his work
[例子]
中國歷史上的開國皇帝在得到了天下以后,經(jīng)常鳥盡弓藏,把那些立功的將軍們都害死。
[Example]
The founding emperors in Chinese history often killed meritorious generals when they have conquered the state.
- Kick out someone after his service are no longer needed
鳥盡弓藏