Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Beyoud Dispute - 百口莫辩

百口莫辩 (bǎi kǒu mò biàn)


百: one hundred, means many here
口: mouth
莫: not, can't, be unable to
辩: debate, argue, dispute

Literal translation: Even you have hundred of mouths, you can't suceed in the arguement (with somebody).

Corresponding English idiom: Beyoud dispute.

Example sentence: If stars are misconceived by the public and failing to voice their own opinions, they will also suffer huge pressure. (当名星被莫名其妙地被大众冤枉而百口莫辩时,他们也会难以承受各方的压力).

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