gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary
gentility
ʤɛntɪləti
jentilēti
without
wɪθaʊt
vithawt
ability
əbɪləti
ēbilēti
is
ɪz
iz
worse
wɜ:s
vēs
than
ðən
dhēn
plain
pleɪn
plein
beggary
bɛgəri
begēri

“gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary”的英语定义和含义

gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary
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used to emphasize the importance of valuing competence over social status, as having a high status without the necessary skills can lead to arrogance, incompetence, and ultimately failure 

谚语
例子
The politician had risen to power on the back of his family's name and reputation, but when it came time to lead, he was found wanting - indeed, gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary. 
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