wolf in sheep's clothing

短语

披著羊皮的狼

发音

UK /ˈwʊlf ɪn ˈʃiːps ˈkləʊðɪŋ/
US /ˈwʊlf ən ˈʃips ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
AU

词形变化

wolves in sheep's clothing 复数 wolves in sheep's clothing

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.

    披著羊皮的狼

    笑里藏刀

    黄鼠狼给鸡拜年——没安好心

    习语

词源

From Matthew 7:15 in the Bible (King James Version; spelling modernized): “Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

来源：wiktionary