功成身退 meaning in English
retire after winning merit; retire from political life after winning tremendous successes; retire after having made one's mark; retire after having rendered meritorious service; rest [repose; retire] on one's laurels; retire from public life after a great work is done [accomplished]
Examples
- I shall leave off while i am well .
现在我要功成身退了。 - All that a californian might wish or strive to be had been exemplified in his distinguished career now drawing to a close .
他那卓越的生涯，体现了一个加利福尼亚人的最美好的愿望和奋斗目标，而现在他要功成身退了。 - And we went out at the top of our game , undefeated
而且我们也功成身退了，无懈可击 - And we went out at the top of our game , undefeated
而且我们也功成身退了，无懈可击 - Rainfall station at ngong ping accomplished its task
昂坪茶园雨量站功成身退