A burnt child dreads the fire.

　　一朝被蛇咬三年怕草绳。

　　【世博精解】

　　Burnt-damaged or hurt by burning,烧伤的,烧毁的,烧坏的。

　　Example: The cake’s a little bit burnt, I’m afraid.

　　举例：我想这蛋糕有点烧焦了。

　　Dread-to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or you think will happen in the future,惧怕,担心。

　　Example: I’ve got an interview tomorrow and I’m dreading it.

　　举例：我明天要参加面视，真有点担心。

　　这句谚语从字面上理解是被烧伤过的孩子怕火，用我们中国人的话来说就是“一朝被蛇咬三年怕草绳”。