适可而止 meaning in Chinese
not overdo sth.; a little wind kindles, much puts out the fire.; be satisfied with what is proper; enough is as good as a feast.; enough is enough.; leave it at that; let it go at that.; keep from a steep undertaking; know how far to go; know when to stop; know where to stop and what to be content with; not to overdo a thing; play it just right; stop before going too far; stop where [when] you reach the limit.; there's a limit.: 我并不介意有趣、健康的玩笑, 但要适可而止。 i don't mind good clean fun, but enough is enough. 不过以后喝酒要适可而止, 喝多了容易误事! but you must be more moderate in your drinking. too much wine can easily lead to serious trouble
Examples
- Fortunate that your affections were not further entangled !
幸而你的情感适可而止了！ - I do n't mind good clean fun , but enough is enough .
我并不介意有趣、健康的玩笑，但要适可而止。 - As i'm a miserable girl, i must be proper and stop at home .
既然我是个倒霉的女孩子，便只能适可而止呆在家里了。 - If the hunter knows what's good for him, he'll leave the little ones alone .
如果猎人懂得适可而止的话，他就会放过小的。 - - you ' ve really got to stop this now , oz . - i know
-你真该适可而止，奥兹-我知道