龍遊淺水遭蝦戲,虎落平陽被犬欺
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A dragon stuck in shallow water may be harassed by shrimps;
A tiger lost in an open field may be bullied by dogs.
平陽:地勢平坦明亮的地方。老虎離開深山,落到平地裏受困。比喻失勢。
** References
http://www.fgs.org.tw/master/masterA/books/delectus/poem/02/02-94.htm
http://www.360doc.com/content/10/0203/10/383978_14987619.shtml