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结果和影响 - 反向效果

深入探讨描绘反向效果的英语谚语,如“人多反误事”和“害人反害己”。

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a green (winter|Yule) makes a fat churchyard

used to imply that easy or comfortable times can have unforeseen negative consequences

过度安逸可能带来不良后果

过度安逸可能带来不良后果

Ex: The company's success during a period of economic growth led to complacency and overconfidence, ultimately leading to its downfall - as the proverb goes, a green winter makes a fat churchyard. 
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(best|perfect) is the enemy of (the|) good

used to advise against striving for perfection or the best possible outcome, as it can be a hindrance to achieving a good result and may cause unnecessary stress or effort

追求完美可能反而妨碍取得好结果

追求完美可能反而妨碍取得好结果

Ex: The writer who spends too much time trying to achieve the perfect sentence or paragraph may never finish their work, illustrating how best is the enemy of good. 
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harm watch, harm catch

used to suggest that those who intentionally seek to harm others are likely to attract harm to themselves as well

伤害别人的人自己也可能受到伤害

伤害别人的人自己也可能受到伤害

Ex: Bullies who enjoy hurting others should be careful because harm watch, harm catch - they may end up getting hurt themselves. 
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(never|do not) spur a willing horse

used to advise against pushing someone who is already motivated to work harder, as it may have the opposite effect and cause them to become less willing or do less

不要过度逼迫本来就有积极性的人

不要过度逼迫本来就有积极性的人

Ex: When it comes to training a new employee, it's important to remember that you should never spur a willing horse, as they are already motivated to learn and pushing them too hard may cause them to burn out. 
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parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes

used to imply that parents who are too permissive or fail to establish boundaries are likely to have children who do not respect their authority and may take advantage of them

不设界限的父母可能会失去孩子的尊重

不设界限的父母可能会失去孩子的尊重

Ex: The parents who never say "no" to their children and fail to establish boundaries may find themselves with children who are entitled.  Jut as the saying goes, parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. 
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the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last

used to imply that repeated or excessive reliance on a particular action or strategy can eventually lead to its failure or deterioration

过度依赖同一种做法最终可能使其失效

过度依赖同一种做法最终可能使其失效

Ex: The company that relies too heavily on a single product or service may be vulnerable to market changes or competition, demonstrating how the pitcher goes so often to the well that it is broken at last. 
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pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it

used to imply that adding to a problem or conflict will only make it worse, and that it is important to take actions that will help calm and resolve the situation instead of intensifying it

把问题弄得更糟并不能解决问题

把问题弄得更糟并不能解决问题

Ex: If you are dealing with a difficult or angry person, it's important to listen to their concerns and try to find common ground, rather than getting defensive or confrontational, as pouring oil on the fire is not the way to quench it. 
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too many cooks spoil the broth

used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective

参与的人太多会让工作变得混乱低效

参与的人太多会让工作变得混乱低效

Ex: Sometimes, it’s better to have one person in charge—too many cooks spoil the broth. 
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too much of anything is good for nothing

used to imply that an excess of something, even if it is initially beneficial, will eventually become harmful or useless

再好的东西过量也会有害

再好的东西过量也会有害

Ex: The athlete who trains excessively without proper rest and recovery may end up injuring themselves, proving how too much of anything is good for nothing. 
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two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all

used to imply that having too many people involved in a task can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of coordination, ultimately resulting in a decrease in productivity

一项工作参与者太多会造成混乱并降低效率

一项工作参与者太多会造成混乱并降低效率

Ex: The group of students working on the assignment found that adding more people to the team only led to confusion and inefficiency, proving how two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all. 
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the cure is worse than the disease (itself|)

used to warn that a proposed solution to a problem may have more negative consequences than the problem itself, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration and evaluation

有时解决办法比问题本身还糟

有时解决办法比问题本身还糟

Ex: The side effects of a medication may be worse than the symptoms of the illness it was intended to treat, showing how the cure is worse than the disease. 
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he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself

used to warn that that those who seek to harm others may ultimately suffer the same fate

想害别人的人也可能自己遭受同样的后果

想害别人的人也可能自己遭受同样的后果

Ex: The coworker who intentionally sabotages a colleague's project may find themselves facing similar setbacks in their own work, showing how he who digs a pit for others, falls in himself. 
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too many chiefs, (and|) not enough Indians

used to warn that having too many leaders and not enough people to execute tasks can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and a lack of progress

管理者太多、执行者太少会造成混乱和低效率

管理者太多、执行者太少会造成混乱和低效率

Ex: The company was struggling because there were too many chiefs and not enough Indians to carry out the work. 
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