mess of pottage meaning in English
导致将来吃大亏的暂时享受
付出巨大代价得到的物质享受
眼前小利
Examples
- The russians have long regretted selling alaska to the americans for a mess of pottage
俄国人对把阿拉斯加廉价割让给美国人一直感到懊悔。 - It was said that by joining the common market britain would be giving away her national rights and advantages for a mess of pottage
据说英国参加共同市场是为了一碗红豆汤而损害国家的利益。