There was a knowledgeable person named Jia Huangzhong. He began to study with his father when he was five. He passed all three examinations held by the government when he was 15 and became an official. Jiang Huangzhong was an upright official. In one year people suffered from a famine. He let people cook with his own rice and saved thousands of people. Once he found dozens of cases full of treasure. He reported to the government immediately. The emperor was very pleased, praised him for his loyalty and praised his mother for raising such a good son.
However, Jia Huangzhong was too cautious, and could not make a prompt decision when facing major events. Later he was sent to be an official in another city. When he paid a farewell visit to the emperor, the emperor advised him that, "Both the emperor and the officials should be careful. However, if you are too cautious, you might lose the status and dignity of being an official. "
词语注释:
进士:( jìn shì) n. a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations
当机立断:( dāng jī lì duàn) v. to make a prompt decision
谨慎:(jǐnshèn) adj. careful
意义:
"小心翼翼" 形容举动十分谨慎,一点不敢疏忽。
"小心翼翼" means that one is very carefully and dares not to overlook.
例句:
1、这条马路来往的车辆很多,健全人过马路时都十分小心翼翼,何况盲人。 There are many vehicles on the street. Even a normal person has to be careful when crossing the street. Let alone the blind.
2、我小心翼翼地收拾他的行李,生怕弄坏了他的东西。 I packed his belongings carefully and was afraid of breaking them.