n.谚语，格言
The adage " Trade is better than aid " is clearly of great relevance to agriculture.
“ 贸易胜于援助, ” 这一格言对于农业显然是十分中肯的.
But the old adage that men grow into office has not proved true in my experience.
但是,根据我的经验,人们所谓的工作岗位造就人材这句古话并不正确.
Answering probably an adage: The day fails the person wishes.
或许正应了一句老话: 天不遂人愿.