a burnt child dreads the fire

短语

一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳

别名

the burnt child dreads the fire the burnt child fears the fire

释义与例句

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  1. 1.

    A person harmed by something becomes more cautious about it.

    一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳

    十年怕井绳

    过时