A1 Idiom 非正式

Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras

Like water on duck's back

意思

Having no effect on someone.

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文化背景

In Latvian rural traditions, ducks were common farm animals. The observation of their waterproof nature was a part of daily life, making this idiom very relatable to the common person. Similar idioms exist across the Baltics, reflecting a shared agrarian history and a common way of observing nature to explain human psychology. Even though most Latvians now live in cities, animal-based idioms remain the most popular way to express emotions, showing a strong linguistic link to the past. Classic authors like Rūdolfs Blaumanis often used nature metaphors to describe the stubbornness of Latvian peasants, cementing these phrases in the literary canon.

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Use it for frustration

This phrase is great for venting about someone who just won't change their ways.

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Watch the case

Don't forget the genitive 'muguras'. Using the nominative 'mugura' will mark you as a beginner.

意思

Having no effect on someone.

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Use it for frustration

This phrase is great for venting about someone who just won't change their ways.

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Watch the case

Don't forget the genitive 'muguras'. Using the nominative 'mugura' will mark you as a beginner.

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Shorten it

In fast conversation, just say 'Kā pīlei ūdens' to sound more natural.

自我测试

Aizpildi tukšumu ar pareizo vārdu!

Visi viņu rāja, bet tas viņam bija kā ūdens uz pīles _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: muguras

The idiom specifically uses 'muguras' (back).

Kura situācija vislabāk atbilst šim teicienam?

Kad mēs sakām 'Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kad kāds neņem vērā kritiku.

The idiom describes indifference to criticism or advice.

Savieno frāzes daļas!

Savieno kreiso pusi ar labo pusi.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are the standard components and meanings of the phrase.

Pabeidz dialogu!

A: Es viņam teicu, ka tas ir bīstami. B: Un? A: Nekas, viņam tas ir kā _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ūdens uz pīles muguras

This is the natural way to end a sentence about ignored warnings.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Aizpildi tukšumu ar pareizo vārdu! Fill Blank A1

Visi viņu rāja, bet tas viņam bija kā ūdens uz pīles _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: muguras

The idiom specifically uses 'muguras' (back).

Kura situācija vislabāk atbilst šim teicienam? Choose A2

Kad mēs sakām 'Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Kad kāds neņem vērā kritiku.

The idiom describes indifference to criticism or advice.

Savieno frāzes daļas! Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are the standard components and meanings of the phrase.

Pabeidz dialogu! dialogue_completion B1

A: Es viņam teicu, ka tas ir bīstami. B: Un? A: Nekas, viņam tas ir kā _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ūdens uz pīles muguras

This is the natural way to end a sentence about ignored warnings.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

5 个问题

It's not exactly rude, but it is critical. It implies the person is being stubborn or indifferent.

Rarely. It's almost always used for ignoring something negative like criticism or warnings.

No, 'Kā pīlei ūdens' is a very common and acceptable short version.

It's singular 'pīles' (one duck). Using plural 'pīļu' (many ducks) is grammatically correct but not the standard idiom.

In Russian, yes. In Latvian, 'pīle' (duck) is much more common, though 'zoss' is understood.

相关表达

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Pa vienu ausi iekšā, pa otru ārā

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In through one ear, out the other.

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Sienā zirņus mest

similar

To throw peas at a wall.

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builds on

Thick skin.

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Ņemt pie sirds

contrast

To take to heart.

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