世博谚语学习【15】A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea.

Samy讲解

A wreck on shore is a beacon at sea.
前车之覆，后车之鉴。

【世博精解】

Wreck, a ship lost at sea or (partly) destroyed on rocks.
失事的船，触礁的船，（失事船只的）残骸。
Shore，（海，湖等大水域的）岸，滨
Beacon, a tall object or a light on or near the shore, acting as a guide or warning to sailors (海岸高处的）指示灯，灯标，灯塔。

直译这句话就是，海岸上一只失事的船只就象海上的一个灯塔，告诉人们要提高警惕。用中国人的一句古话来说就是前车之覆，后车之鉴。