A feather in one's cap 荣誉

2023-07-28 13:13:59  每日学英语
a feather in one's cap不要把这个短语简单地理解为“帽子上有羽毛”,这个短语的由来有这样的说法,羽毛是美洲印第安人勇敢的标志,每当杀死一个敌人,胜利者就会在自己的帽子上插一根羽毛,杀敌越多,所插羽毛也就越多。所以这个短语的实际意思是“荣誉,成就,值得自豪的事”。

【例句】
Winning the debate competition,was a feather in his cap.
赢得这次辩论赛是他的荣誉。

To be chose to play for the distinguished guest at the reception was really a feather in the cap for the young pianist.
被选中在招待会上为那位贵宾演奏,对那位年轻的钢琴家来说是一种殊荣。

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