not worth the candle
基本解释
- 不上算的
- 得不偿失的
英汉例句
- A: That's why we should learn to protect ourselves. Otherwise, the game is not worth the candle.
那就是为什么我们应该学会保护自己。否则,比赛就会得不偿失。 - Using alcohol to treat insomnia, can only bring temporary effect, not a long-term approach, if so develop a drinking habit, it is worth the candle.
借酒来医治失眠,只能收一时之效,绝不是长远的办法,如果因此养成嗜酒的习惯,更是得不偿失。 - The result is a growing profit squeeze, which is reaching a point where the game is not worth the candle.
其结果是利润空间受到不断挤压,达到一定程度,就变成得不偿失了。
双语例句
词组短语
- be not worth the candle 得不偿失;翻译
- game not worth the candle 得不偿失
- Cake 's not worth the candle 得不偿失