口譯達人必背:中國成語巧英譯

　　自作自受

　　As you make your bed so you must lie on it.

　　自討苦吃

　　to make a rodfor ones own back

　　自力更生

　　to shift for oneself

　　自掃門前雪

　　After us the deluge.

　　回頭浪子

　　the return of a prodigalson

　　先下手為強

　　Offence is the best defence.

　　同甘共苦

　　to share ones joys and sorrows

　　因地制宜

　　act according to circumstances

　　有勇無謀

　　more brave than wise

　　有備無患

　　Good watch prevents misfortune.