口语学习技巧|the apple does not fall far from the tree 有其父必有其子

The apple does not fall far from the tree 是一句英语谚语，直译是苹果不会掉在离树非常远的地方，实质的意思是爸爸妈妈是什么样，孩子也是什么样。应该注意的是这句谚语带有贬义，和中文里有其父必有其子的定义一样。

例句

A: I cant believe Jack^{1 has been called into the principals office again. Its the second time this week.}

A: 真不敢相信杰克又被叫到校长办公室了。这是这周第二次被叫了。

B: Well, the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. I remember his father was quite naughty when he was at school.

B: 哎呀，有其父必有其子。我还记得他爸在学校上学那会也特别调皮。

C: How come Sophie is becoming a troublesome teenager?

C: 索非亚如何会变成这么难管的孩子了？

D: As we all know, the apple doesnt fall far from the tree. Is she taking after you then?

D: 大家都说有其父必有其子啊，她是否随了你了？

C: Well, maybe just a little.

C: 唉，可能是有一点吧。