409. In China, there is a saying that "The later comer surpasses the former."
中国有个说法,叫做“后来居上”。
六级词汇讲解:
写作中,对于名人名言、谚语警句等的直接引用必须使用双引号。一般来讲,这类引语多用于陈述观点或引出话题,不用于做论据。本句中的引语是that引导的宾语从句。
句型拓展:
There is truth in the saying, "It is better to give than to receive."
有道是:“付出总比获得好”。
As the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
常言道:“入国问禁,入乡随俗”。
As they say, "Variety is the spice of life."
俗话说:“多样化是生活的调味品”。