This idiom, 'borrow from the past to criticize the present,' refers to indirectly criticizing current affairs by commenting on historical figures or events. It is often used as a predicate or attributive, signifying an indirect form of criticism.
这个成语“借古讽今”指的是通过评论古代的人物或事件来影射现实，表达对当下的不满。它常被用作谓语或定语，表示一种含蓄的批评方式。
| 成语 | 借古讽今 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 借评论古代某人某事的是非曲直，影射现实。 |
| 拼音 | jiè gǔ fěng jīn |
| 拼音码 | jgfj |
| 近义词 | 指鸡骂狗、指桑骂槐、含沙射影 |
| 用法 | 连动式；作谓语、定语；表示对现实不满 |
| 英语 | use the past to disparage the present |
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