释义 |
防患未然fáng huàn wèi ráncrush the source of trouble in the egg (/embryo); destroy the lion while he is yet but a whelp; forestall disaster; make provisions before troubles occur; nip in the bud;prevent trouble before it happens; provide against possible trouble; take preventive measures ❍ 欲抽薪去火,~,莫若早事规划财产权益,…… (赵树理《三里湾》113)…to remove all cause for discord and forestall disaster,therefore,it seems expedient to make a settlement of the property. 防患未然fánɡ huàn wèi rán患:灾祸。未然:没有这样。在事故或灾害发生前就加以防备。stifle possible danger in the cradle, take preventive measures, prevention is better than cure, crush in the egg |