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在西方历史上占有举足轻重地位的《圣经》，不仅仅是一种宗教的象征，其中故事里的许多说法与典故已经深深渗透到人们的日常语言中，因此了解其中的一些知识是十分必要的。 一、运用特指的建筑物名称，地名等进行表述 1. Garden of Eden 伊甸园。比喻为“人间天堂，乐园”。 From: The Book of Genesis Example: This place is thought the Garden of Eden by young people. 2. Tower of Babel 巴别塔。比喻为“空想，空中阁楼”。 From: The Book of Genesis Example: They think Mike’s plan is the Tower of Babel. 二、运用特指的日常生活用品进行描述 1. Aaron’s rod 亚伦的杖。比喻为“大权在握”。 From: The Book of Exodus Example: What do you want if you are given Aaron’s rod? 2. a widow’s cruse 寡妇的坛子。比喻为“貌似有限但取之不竭的财源”。 From: The Book of Kings Example: In Susan’s yard, the little well is a widow’s cruse, which never dries, even in the severe season of drought. 3. coat of many colors 彩衣。比喻为“恩宠”。 From: The Book of Genesis Example: In our classroom, Mary is the one wearing a coat of many colors before our teachers. | 
