今日片語
表達 「once bitten, twice shy」 的意思是 「在第一次做某件事情時，有了不愉快的經歷，因此第二次再做時會害怕、小心或憂慮」，類似於漢語裡說的 「一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井(草)繩」。
例句
Since Debbie broke up with her boyfriend, she’s become very cautious about starting a new relationship. It’s a case of once bitten, twice shy.
自從黛比和男友分手之後，對於開展新的戀情就變得很猶豫。真是一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井(草)繩。
After Fangfang was sick on the rollercoaster, I don’t think she’ll go on one again – once bitten, twice shy!
在芳芳上次坐過山車感覺噁心吐了之後，我看她不敢再坐了 —— 俗話說：一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井(草)繩！
I tried eating a bowl of very spicy noodles – wow, it was hot. So I’ll go for something milder next time. Once bitten, twice shy!
我嘗了一碗特別辣的面條，哇噻，可真夠辣的。下次我會吃味淡一點的東西。正所謂一次被咬，下次膽小！
