Learning from the past means to draw lessons from the past to provide reference and help for current or future work.

Source: The first fold of "The Banquet of Peace" by an unknown person in the Ming Dynasty.

Original text: It is no small matter to know the past and learn from the present, and to drive Cao and Wu away.

Translation: Understanding the past as a reference for today, driving out Cao and pacifying Wu is very important and should not be underestimated.

Example: History is a mirror through which we can learn from the past. Extended information

1. Synonyms of "Learning from the past":

1. Drawing lessons from past mistakes

It means: learning from past mistakes Use it as a warning to avoid repeating the crime.

Source: "Guoyu·Chu Yuxia": "People want to hear more about good deeds, so as to draw lessons from them."

Example: Therefore, in the past seven or eight years, successive governors have cited As a warning, I dare not entrust him with things.

2. The lesson from Yin is not far away

It means: The descendants of Yin and Shang should take the demise of Xia as a warning. The latter generally refers to the lessons of the predecessors being before our eyes.

Source: "The Book of Songs·Daya·Dang".

Example: Yin Jian is not far away, in the time of Queen Xia.

2. The antonyms of "Learning from the past"

1. Not enough as a lesson

Meaning: It means that it cannot be used as a model or standard.

Source: From Hu Yinglin's "Shi Sou" in the Ming Dynasty.

Example: This is actually a way of writing to avoid the important and try to save effort. It is not a good example.

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