汉英词典
MEANING OF 从谏如流
从谏如流
(從諫如流)
to follow admonition as natural flow (idiom); to accept criticism or correction (even from one's inferiors)
谏 Bluntly persuade / Following advice is as natural as flowing water / Describes willingness to accept criticism from others
谓听从善意的规劝,就象水从高处流下一样顺畅。形容乐意接受别人意见。多用于帝王。
EXAMPLE SENTENCES | ||
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当领导的就要从谏如流,广开言路,才能把工作搞好。 Being a leader means you should be open to good advice so that you can do your job better. | ||
正是布什的从谏如流才让切尼有如此权势。 What makes Mr Cheney so powerful is that Mr Bush usually heeds his advice. |