“paint a black picture”别理解成“画了一张黑色的图片”,真实含义是把(形势)描绘得很严峻;把(某人)说得很坏;把……说得极为糟糕。
【例句】
You always paint a black picture of him, but he's a decent guy if you get to know him.
你总是把他说得很坏,但如果你了解他,他是个正派的人。
You always paint a black picture of him, but he’s a kind person.
你总是对他评价很差,但他是个很好的人。
【例句】
You always paint a black picture of him, but he's a decent guy if you get to know him.
你总是把他说得很坏,但如果你了解他,他是个正派的人。
You always paint a black picture of him, but he’s a kind person.
你总是对他评价很差,但他是个很好的人。