1. Katie used to have a reputation for gossiping and spreading rumours. I’ve heard she’s changed now, but I don’t trust her: a leopard can’t change its spots.
2. The phrase “a leopard can’t change its spots” is used to describe a person’s character, particularly if they have some bad habits.
3. Just as a leopard can’t change the spots on its fur, a person can’t change their personality, even if they say they have. It’s part of them.
译文：
1. 凯蒂过去是知名的说闲话和传播谣言的人。听说她现在已经变了，但我并不相信她，因为本性难移呀。
2. “a leopard can’t change its spots”用来描述一个人的性格，特别是当他们有一些坏习惯。
3. 就象一只豹子不能改变它皮毛上的斑点，一个人也很难改变他们的个性，即时他们说他们已经改了。个性是一个人的一部分。
reputation = 名声
gossip = 说闲话，搬弄是非
rumour = 谣言
leopard = 豹子
口语练习：
John promised me that he would stay out of trouble at school, but I don’t believe him. A leopard can’t change its spots.
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