附驥尾 的释义 | Babel Free

释义

to ride the coattails (of a great man)

humble, literary, verb-object

例句

“伯夷、叔齊雖賢，得夫子而名益彰；顏淵雖篤學，附驥尾而行益顯。”

Though Boyi and Shuqi were worthy people, their names became even more brilliant when they obtained the Master[’s help]. Though Yan Yuan was devoted to study, his actions became even more renowned since he attached himself to the stallion’s tail.

“伯夷、叔齐虽贤，得夫子而名益彰；颜渊虽笃学，附骥尾而行益显。”

Though Boyi and Shuqi were worthy people, their names became even more brilliant when they obtained the Master[’s help]. Though Yan Yuan was devoted to study, his actions became even more renowned since he attached himself to the stallion’s tail.