not to stint; to be generous (with praise etc); to be prepared to (pay a fee, give of one's time etc)
1. not to do one's best2. not to exert oneself
名不见经传 名不見經傳 míng bù jiàn jīng zhuàn 1. (lit.) name not encountered in the classics2. unknown (person)3. nobody
ill-gotten wealth or gains
有过之而无不及 有過之而無不及 yǒu guò zhī ér wú bù jí 1. not to be inferior in any aspects (idiom)2. to surpass3. to outdo4. (derog.) to be even worse+1 条 1. this road is blocked2. fig. This method does not work.3. Doing this is no good.
to obstinately persist in going about things the wrong way (idiom)
everything is fine except for one small defect (idiom); the fly in the ointment
1. to dash on bravely with no thought of personal safety (idiom); undaunted by dangers2. regardless of perils
1. (lit.) too weak to stand up to the wind (idiom)2. (fig.) extremely delicate; fragile
to stand still without advancing (idiom); to hesitate and hold back
(idiom) of unknown origin; of dubious background
a good thing doesn't last forever (idiom)
1. lit. diligent and never slacking (idiom); continuous concentrated effort2. assiduous (in study)3. to concentrate
1. widely different2. utterly different
1. no stronghold one cannot overcome (idiom); to conquer every obstacle2. nothing one can't do3. to carry everything before one
1. not to engage in honest work2. to ignore one's proper occupation3. not to attend to one's proper duties
1. inextricably linked (idiom)2. inseparable
1. (idiom) a thing should not be attempted more than three times; don't repeat the same mistake again and again2. (idiom) bad things don't happen more than three times
从容不迫 從容不迫 cóng róng bù pò HSK 7–9 1. calm2. unruffled
(idiom) to aid sb suffering an injustice; to fight for justice
1. to boast shamelessly2. to talk big
(idiom) to act without taking time to think; to react instantly; to fire from the hip
不得已而为之 不得已而為之 bù dé yǐ ér wéi zhī 1. to have no other choice2. to be the last resort
1. not care about one's appearance (idiom)2. slovenly in dress and manner
刻不容缓 刻不容緩 kè bù róng huǎn HSK 7–9 1. to brook no delay2. to demand immediate action
1. overcrowded2. jam-packed
(idiom) wordless; silent; taciturn; without speaking
得不偿失 得不償失 dé bù cháng shī HSK 7–9 the gains do not make up for the losses (idiom)
1. to be on tenterhooks (idiom)2. to be anxious and frightened
(idiom) it's been a worthwhile trip
1. pretty close2. very near3. about right
not show one's feeling or intentions
供不应求 供不應求 gōng bù yìng qiú HSK 7–9 supply does not meet demand
1. not to refuse to (idiom)2. not to hesitate to
can be regarded as; qualifies as (something positive)
1. deep and unmeasurable (idiom); unfathomable depths2. incomprehensible3. enigmatic and impossible to predict
what is there against it? (rhetorical question indicating an eagerness or willingness to do sth)
举棋不定 舉棋不定 jǔ qí bù dìng HSK 7–9 1. to hesitate over what move to make (idiom); to waver2. to shilly-shally
(idiom) dubious; shady; neither one thing nor the other; neither fish nor fowl; nondescript
1. to feel indignant2. to feel aggrieved