| 釋義 |
名不虛傳míng bù xū chuánbe worthy of the name; deserve the reputation one enjoys; have a well deserved reputation; live up to one’s name (/reputation); one’s fame is quite true; one’s reputation is justified; be true to one’s name
? 我見這廝們武藝精熟，原來卻是楊制使和魯提轄，～！(《水滸全傳》722)Their skill is superb. So that’s who they are—Palace Aide Yang and Major Lu. They certainly deserve their reputation.
? 莫怪人們傳說，武工隊(duì)打鬼子才棒，蝎虎得厲害，凈是百步穿楊的能手，果然～。(馮志《敵后武工隊(duì)》96) No wonder everyone says that the task force is marvellous in battle against the enemy,that one can match many,and that all are crack shots.It’s a good reputation you have!/玄德嘆曰： “人言 ‘錦馬超’，～！”(《三國演義》561)“He justifies what people say，” said Liu Bei. “Handsome Ma Chao.”/北靜王笑道： “～，果然如 ‘寶’ 似 ‘玉’?！?《紅樓夢》165)?“You live up to your name，” remarked the prince，“You are really like precious jade…”
?‘If “Baoyu”means “Precious Jade”，you are appropriately named，’ he said.
? 兵精糧足，～。(《三國演義》396) It is quite true as I have heard that your men are brave and your supplies ample.
? 果然～！今兒初會，卻怎么樣呢？(《紅樓夢》337)You certainly live up to your reputation. How can I mark this first meeting?/在戰(zhàn)斗大約進(jìn)行一刻鐘以后，他不得不在心中佩服李自成果然～，真正是一位了不起的好漢。(姚雪垠《李自成》 Ⅰ—179) After the battle had raged for fifteen minutes he had to admit that here was a truly formidable opponent. 名不虛傳enjoy a well-deserved reputation; be true to one’s name; live up to one’s reputation
水果的質(zhì)量～。The quality of the fruits certainly measures up to its fame./～的名醫(yī)a medical doctor with a well-deserved reputation 名不虛傳mínɡ bù xū chuán名聲與實(shí)際相一致，并不是徒有虛名。live up to one’s reputation, be worthy of the name, be equal to one’s reputation |