成语 (wa3) Flashcards
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得过且过
getting by/muddle along/doing just enough/lack of ambition
得意忘形
dizzy with success
掉以轻心
let one’s guard down
东窗事发
exposed of crime/plot
发人深省
thought-provoking
对症下药
use the most effective solution
耳濡目染
influenced by what one frequently sees/hears
发扬光大
improve/enhance/develop further (encourage the continuation and improvement of traditions, skills, or virtues, ensuring that they are passed on and enriched for future generations)
防患未然
take precautions
奉公守法
law-abiding
敷衍塞责
unconcerned/careless
废寝忘食
engrossed in work/study
改邪归正
turn over a new leaf (severe)
改过自新
turn over a new leaf (chill)
根深蒂固
deep-rooted/well-established (ideas, beliefs, habits, or systems)
寡不敌众
outnumbered
光明正大
nothing to hide commend transparent/upright/morally right actions/behavior)
海底捞针
low chance
好逸恶劳
love to enjoy but hate to work (criticize one’s laziness)
害群之马
brings disgrace upon his group/black sheep