(The)fly in the ointment
书籍:圣经典故辞典
更新时间:2018-09-15 23:58:07
出处:按学科分类—哲学、宗教 复旦大学出版社《圣经典故辞典》第283页(319字)
【释义】:
美中不足之处;(喻)使人扫兴的小事
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savout: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Eccles.10; 1
死苍蝇使作香的膏油发出臭气。这样,一点愚昧也能败坏智慧和尊荣。
《传道书》10∶1]
【条目出处】:《圣经·旧约》