缩手缩脚 meaning in Chinese
1.(因冷而四肢不舒展) shrink with cold
2.(做事不大胆) be overcautious; shrink from doing sth.; become irresolute and passive; not dare to act boldly; timid and flinching 短语和例子
Examples
- It may discourage the client from doing something .
这会使当事人缩手缩脚。 - Be bold in doing your work and do n't be overcautious .
工作你尽管大胆去干，别缩手缩脚的。 - Do n't be overcautious .
不要缩手缩脚。 - Come macedonians why do you hang back hurry
来啊，马其顿人，为什么缩手缩脚的？快啊 - It is little wonder that junior is in a funk
年少者畏头畏尾、缩手缩脚，这很难令人感到惊愕。