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谚语是世界各国民间流传的对自然现象与社会活动等方面有教育意义和深刻哲理的固定语句。英语谚语有其特殊的艺术特性：和谐的音韵、生动的比喻、深厚的文化和警喻功能等。在英语教学中，恰当运用英语谚语能增加学生的课外知识、帮助学生了解西方文化、提高他们的人文素养。
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English proverb is a stable idiom with educational significance and philosophic theory. It has unique art characteristics, such as harmonious rhythm，vivid metaphor，profound culture, educational function. Proper application in English teaching will help the students to understand the western culture and improve their English level.
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