"the exception proves the rule" in Chinese (Simplified)
Definition
这个表达表示,指出稀有的例外,实际上有助于证明通常的规则是适用的。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这个短语常用于强调指出例外其实反映了规则的普遍性。可用于正式和非正式场合,有时带有讽刺意味。
Examples
We are open every day except Sunday. The exception proves the rule.
我们每天都营业,只有星期天不开。**特例证明规则**。
Most children like ice cream, and when one doesn’t, the exception proves the rule.
大多数孩子喜欢冰淇淋,若有一个不喜欢,**特例证明规则**。
Everyone must finish the test in one hour. If someone needs more time, the exception proves the rule.
每个人都必须一小时内完成考试。如果有人需要更多时间,**特例证明规则**。
Sarah never drinks coffee, but the exception proves the rule—she had one cup at the party last night.
Sarah 从不喝咖啡,但**特例证明规则**——她昨晚在聚会上喝了一杯。
“You don’t normally allow pets here.” “That’s true, but your dog is so small—the exception proves the rule.”
“这里通常不允许宠物。”“没错,但你的狗太小了——**特例证明规则**。”
People rarely get a perfect score, but when they do, the exception proves the rule.
很少有人能得满分,但当有人做到时,**特例证明规则**。