〈谚〉花言巧语无济于事。
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Fine words butter no parsnips.
甜言蜜语没有用。
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Fine words butter no parsnips, " went on Bevill gravely, "You chaps have got to deliver the goods. "
“嘴上说说没有用,”贝维尔严肃地继续说道,“你们必须把货送到。”
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Mr Carter reminded everybody at the so-called "summit-meeting" in London that fine words butter no parsnips.
在伦敦所谓的“高峰会议”上,卡特先生提醒大家高谈阔论是无济于事的。
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Soft (or Fine or Kind) words butter no parsnips.
好的语言不是奉承。