中国十二生肖：虎-The Tiger

The Tiger

 Tiger - Chinese Zodiac AnimalBirth Years:

1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046

 

Compatible with:

Horse and Dragon

 

Birthstone:

Sapphire¹

 

Precious Flower:

Violet

 

Western Equivalent:

Aquarius

 

Strengths:

brave, honourable², adventurous³

 

Weaknesses:

suspicious, indecisive, unpredictable

 

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The Tiger holds the third position in the Chinese Zodiac. Brave and calm, Tigers work hard to protect people they love. They enjoy wearing the badge of honour. Tigers are affectionate, but unpredictable. It is not unlike a Tiger to pick up everything and move away for the sake of adventure. If a tiger is suspicious of your intentions, he may pounce⁴ on you. Tigers are hard workers, but they aren’t overly concerned about money or status. A Tiger is more interested in being the leader. She is happiest when others around her listen attentively⁵. Your Tiger friend may need help making decisions. They have deep thoughts, but don’t always come to the best conclusions.

 

 

Wordchecker

suspicious (adjective): distrustful of something or someone

affectionate (adjective): openly loving

unpredictable (adjective): difficult to see the future

intention (noun): future plan

attentively (adverb): with focus and care

conclusion (noun): final decisions or answers

1 sapphire   

n.青玉，蓝宝石；adj.天蓝色的

参考例句：

• Now let us consider crystals such as diamond or sapphire.现在让我们考虑象钻石和蓝宝石这样的晶体。
• He left a sapphire ring to her.他留给她一枚蓝宝石戒指。

2 honourable   

adj.可敬的；荣誉的，光荣的

参考例句：

• I don't think I am worthy of such an honourable title.这样的光荣称号，我可担当不起。
• I hope to find an honourable way of settling difficulties.我希望设法找到一个体面的办法以摆脱困境。

3 adventurous   

adj.爱冒险的；惊心动魄的，惊险的，刺激的　

参考例句：

• I was filled with envy at their adventurous lifestyle.我很羨慕他们敢于冒险的生活方式。
• He was predestined to lead an adventurous life.他注定要过冒险的生活。

4 pounce   

n.猛扑；v.猛扑，突然袭击，欣然同意

参考例句：

• Why do you pounce on every single thing I say?干吗我说的每句话你都要找麻烦？
• We saw the tiger about to pounce on the goat.我们看见老虎要向那只山羊扑过去。

5 attentively   

adv.聚精会神地；周到地；谛；凝神

参考例句：

• She listened attentively while I poured out my problems. 我倾吐心中的烦恼时，她一直在注意听。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She listened attentively and set down every word he said. 她专心听着，把他说的话一字不漏地记下来。 来自《简明英汉词典》