饮水思源的英文:
[Literal Meaning]
drink/water/think/source
When you drink from the stream, you remember the source.

[解释]
喝水时想起水的来源。

[Explanation]
to be grateful for favors received or not to forget one's origins

[例子]
饮水思源,我们不能忘记那些当初修建这些水渠的人。

[Example]
When you drink from the stream, you remember the source. We shall not forget those who built these ditches at first.

[英文等价词]
never forget where one's happiness comes from

参考例句:
  • When drinking the water think of its source
    饮水思源
  • Let every man speak well of the Bridge that carries him over
    饮水思源
  • To drink water and think of its source—feel grateful
    饮水思源

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