a sudden peal of thunder leaves no time for covering the ears; as swift as a clap of thunder which gives no time to cover the ears; (of actions) lightning flash before precautions can be taken; one is caught unprepared by some sudden occurrence; stuff one's fingers into one's ears
Related Translations:
驷不及舌: a word (lightly) spoken goes faster than a team of four horses.; even a team of four horses cannot overtake and recover what is already said
疾: Ⅰ名词1.(疾病) disease; sickness; illness 短语和例子痼疾 a stubborn illness; 积劳成疾 fall sick from overwork; 眼疾 eye trouble2.(痛苦) suffering; pain; difficulty 短语和例子疾苦 sufferings; hardships3.(姓氏) a surnam
