飲鴆止渴yǐn zhèn zhǐ kědrink poison to quench thirst—seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences
? 但這是出于形勢(shì)所迫，好比明知是一杯鴆酒，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. 飲鴆止渴yin zhen zhi kedrink pois on to quench thirst—seek quick relief regardless of the consequences 飲鴆止渴drink poison to quench thirst—seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences 飲鴆止渴yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě鴆：一種有劇毒的酒。喝毒酒來(lái)止渴。比喻做事只顧眼前，不考慮后果。drink poison to quench one’s thirst, seek temporary relief regardless of the consequences |