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the proof of the pudding is in the eatingWhether a new invention or idea works or not must be judged from observing it in action and not in theory. — A proverb. 〖谚〗布丁好不好,吃了才知道;只有实践才是真正的检验。◆ When Ted presented his new gasoline-conserving sports car model to the director of the factory, the director replied, "Looks nice, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Let's see how this will perform on the road."当泰德把他新型节油跑车的模型拿给工厂的厂长时,厂长回答说:“看上去不错,但布丁好不好,吃了才知道。咱们还是看看这车在公路上跑起来怎么样吧。” |