释义 |
●the exˈception that proves the ˈrule (saying) people say that sth is the exception that proves the rule when they are stating sth that seems to be different from the normal situation, but they mean that the normal situation remains true in general 正因为有例外才证明普遍规律的存在;证明普遍规律存在的例外◆English people are supposed to be very reserved, but Pete is the exception that proves the rule — he’ll chat to anyone! 一般都认为英国人很矜持,可是皮特却是个例外,他跟谁都聊得来! |