鸟尽弓藏的英文: [Literal Meaning] bird/extinct/bow/hide to put aside the bow after birds have been shot
[解释] 飞鸟射尽,弹弓也就藏起来不用了。比喻事成之后,把曾经出过力的人赶走或消灭。
[Explanation] to cast others aside when one has finished his work
[例子] 中国历史上的开国皇帝在得到了天下以后,经常鸟尽弓藏,把那些立功的将军们都害死。
[Example] The founding emperors in Chinese history often killed meritorious generals when they have conquered the state. 参考例句:
Kick out someone after his service are no longer needed 鸟尽弓藏 |