The actor is well known to us.

我们熟知这个演员。

The class is well grounded in grammar.

这个班的学生语法根底好。

History is well taught in that school.

那所学校历史教得很好。

His hostility to your plan is well known.

他对你的计划所持的敌意是众所周知的。

This version is better paragraphed than that one.

这个版本比那个版本分段分得好。

His proficiency as a surgeon is well known.

他作为一名外科医生的水平是有名的。

A smart reproof is better than smooth deceit.

严厉的责难胜过温和的欺骗。

The nickname of "supreme gundog" is well earned.

因此为自己挣来了“最好的枪猎犬”的外号。

The oboist is well known for his improvisation.

这位双簧管吹奏者以即兴演奏而著名。

Direct light is better for reading than diffuse light.

直射光比漫射光更有利于阅读。

An honourable death is better than a disgraceful life.

宁为玉碎,不为瓦全。

A barking dog is better than a sleeping lion.

犬吠不咬人,狮睡须提防。

A straightforward talk is better than a flowery speech.

巧言不如直说。

It is better to wear out than rust out.

与其懒死, 不如累死。

A safe statesman is better than a clever one.

一个可靠的政治家比一个聪明的政治家更好。

Illustration by example is better than explanation in words.

用实例说明比用词语解释清楚。

He is well aware how risky this investment is.

他心里对这项投资的风险十分清楚。

A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.

远亲不如近邻。

It is better to err on the side of mercy.

宁可失之过于怜悯。

A friend that frowns is better than a smiling enemy.

朋友向你皱眉胜过敌人向你微笑。