安于现状 meaning in English
be satisfied with the existing state of affairs and reluctant to move forward; satisfaction with things as they are; be content with things as they are; be reconciled to the situation; come to terms with one's existence; stick in the mud; take things as they are [come]
Examples
- His father, a virginian, was a restless man .
他的父亲是弗吉尼亚人，从不安于现状。 - Short of actually beating his wife, he perceived nothing to be done, he therefore accepted the situation without another word .
他就差把妻子老老实实打一顿了，此外别无办法可想，因此他也就不声不响安于现状了。 - It might be better for his reputation if he stopped writing and rested on his laurels
也许停止写作，安于现状会对他的声誉更好一点。 - Meanwhile , he accepted his present situation with carrie , getting what joy out of it he could
在此期间，他和嘉莉则安于现状，尽情享受其中的乐趣。 - Many people have learned to accept a life of quiet resignation , committed to maintaining the status - quo
很多人已经接受了一种放弃追求梦想的生活，只安于现状。