"silver spoon" in Chinese (Simplified)
含着金汤匙出生 (成语)富裕家庭
Definition
指出生在有钱有势的家庭。从小享受特权和优越条件的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多见于“含着金汤匙出生”,强调家庭背景好,有时带有讽刺意味。并不指实际的银勺子。
Examples
She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
她**含着金汤匙**出生。
He never had to work hard because of his silver spoon life.
他从小过着**含着金汤匙**的生活,从未吃过苦。
Many people think politicians have a silver spoon.
许多人认为政客都是**含着金汤匙**出生的。
Don’t judge her just because she had a silver spoon growing up.
别因为她**含着金汤匙**长大就批评她。
Not everyone with a silver spoon is spoiled—they can be hardworking too.
不是所有**含着金汤匙**出生的人都被宠坏了,他们也可能很勤奋。
He acts like he didn’t have a silver spoon, but everyone knows his family is loaded.
他装作自己不是**含着金汤匙**出生的,其实大家都知道他家很有钱。