A burnt child dreads the fire.

一朝被蛇咬三年怕草绳。 


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”。