汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 色厲內荏
sè lì nèi rěn
色厲內荏 (色厉内荏)
lit. show strength while weak inside (idiom); appearing fierce while cowardly at heart / a sheep in wolf's clothing
色 Look / 厉 ferocious / 荏 weak / The appearance is stronger, but the heart is weak
名副其實 表裡如一
色神色，样子；厉凶猛；荏软弱。外表强更，内心虚弱。
色 sè/shǎi 厉 (厲) lì 内 (內) nèi 荏 rěn
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

大家都知道他是个色厉内荏的胆小鬼。

Everybody knows that he is an ass in a lion's skin.

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