to stand on the shoulders of giants

“ stand on the shoulders of giants”的英语定义和含义

to stand on the shoulders of giants
01

to take advantage of the understanding and discoveries of influential figures who have been through the same or similar intellectual progress

to [stand] on the shoulders of giants definition and meaning
IdiomIdiom
example
例子
Today's scientists stand on the shoulders of giants like Newton, Galileo, and Einstein.
Our generation has the privilege of standing on the shoulders of giants who fought for civil rights.
LanGeek
下载应用程序
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store