"school of hard knocks" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 社会大学
• 生活的磨炼

Definition

通过现实生活中的艰难经历而不是正规教育来学习。它指的是通过面对和克服困难来获得智慧。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达是非正式的，通常自豪地用来表示通过实际生活获得经验。常见搭配有“社会大学毕业”。不是一所真正的学校。

Examples

He learned everything from the school of hard knocks.

他的一切都是从**社会大学**学来的。

She graduated from the school of hard knocks, not from college.

她是**社会大学**毕业的，不是大学。

Many people say the school of hard knocks taught them important lessons.

很多人说**社会大学**教会了他们重要的人生道理。

You can tell he’s been through the school of hard knocks—he’s really street-smart.

一看就知道他吃过**社会大学**的苦——很有社会经验。

My parents believe the school of hard knocks is the best teacher.

我父母认为**社会大学**才是最好的老师。

After losing his job, he got his education from the school of hard knocks.

失业后，他在**社会大学**里学到了很多。