Austrians tend to bemodest about how successful they are, especiallywhen it comes to money. Perhaps this is because it's traditionally thought tobe bad luck to mention how successful you are - and if you are stupid enough tomention it, knock on wood to make sure you don't lose that good fortune.
奥地利人在谈及他们的成就时往往非常谦逊,尤其当谈到钱的时候。或许这是因为,按照习俗他们会认为,怕你在努力奔向成功时会带来厄运,如果你不小心提起这个,赶紧去敲几下木头以确保你的好运别溜走。
n. 喷嚏
vi. 打喷嚏