The Swallow and the Crow had a contention1 about their plumage. The Crow put an end to the dispute by saying: "Your feathers are all very well in the spring, but mine protect me against the winter."
Fine weather friends are not worth much.
1
contention [kənˈtenʃn]
![]() |
|
n.争论,争辩,论战;论点,主张 | |
参考例句: |
|
|