投鼠忌器的英文: [Literal Meaning] throw/rat/afraid/vase to throw something at a rat, but afraid to break the vase
[解释] 做事有顾忌,不敢放手干。
[Explanation] caution in taking action
[例子] 一些记者投鼠忌器,担心会遭到报复不敢报道这个丑闻。
[Example] Some journalists were cautious in taking action and dared not to report the scandal for fear of being revenged.
[英文等价词] hold back from taking action against sb. for fear of injuring others 参考例句:
Burn not your house to rid it of the mouse 投鼠忌器 |