饮鸩止渴yǐn zhèn zhǐ kědrink poison to quench thirst—seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences
❍ 但这是出于形势所迫，好比明知是一杯鸩酒，也只好～。(姚雪垠《李自成》Ⅱ—775) The emperor felt himself forced into an action which he knew was unpopular,like a man drinking poisoned wine to quench a raging thirst. 饮鸩止渴yin zhen zhi kedrink pois on to quench thirst—seek quick relief regardless of the consequences 饮鸩止渴drink poison to quench thirst—seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences 饮鸩止渴yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě鸩：一种有剧毒的酒。喝毒酒来止渴。比喻做事只顾眼前，不考虑后果。drink poison to quench one’s thirst, seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences |