hone

Chinese translation: 磨利

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English term or phrase:hone
Chinese translation:磨利
Entered by: Wenjer Leuschel (X)

16:54 Jul 23, 2008
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / Common Usage
English term or phrase: hone
I have talked extensively about our profession with many colleagues. Most of them say, and I agree, that a translator ought to have a deep love for his languages, and as any good craftsman, he should patiently hone his tools. Without this love and skill, a translator is doomed to failure.

Looking for an elegant Chinese expression for the term, something similar to "工欲善其事必先利其器," not just any dictionary definitions.

TIA!
Wenjer Leuschel (X)
Taiwan
Local time: 04:45
磨利
Explanation:
既有动作,又有结果,呵呵,供参考
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Jinhang Wang
China
Local time: 04:45
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Summary of answers provided
5磨练,磨砺
rioeureka
3 +1磨利
Jinhang Wang


  

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磨利


Explanation:
既有动作,又有结果,呵呵,供参考

Jinhang Wang
China
Local time: 04:45
Native speaker of: Chinese
PRO pts in category: 16
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Thank you very much!
Notes to answerer
Asker: 既有动作,又有结果,确实不错!谢谢!


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磨练,磨砺


Explanation:
“宝剑锋从磨砺出”

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Local time: 04:45
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