"stop short of doing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 未到做…的地步
• 差一点做某事但没有做

Definition

指差点做某事但最终决定不做，做到了某个程度但没有继续到底，常常表示接近却没有跨越某条线。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用于书面语或正式场合，修饰主语接近做某事但未真正去做。常见搭配为“stop short of doing something”。表达只差一步但最终没有做，不同于“stop doing”，后者指彻底停止已在进行的动作。

Examples

He wanted to tell her the truth but stopped short of doing it.

他想告诉她真相，但**未到说出来的地步**。

The company criticized the policy but stopped short of doing anything about it.

公司批评了政策，但**未采取任何行动**。

She almost called the police but stopped short of doing it.

她差点报警，但**最终没有这么做**。

He spoke angrily and accused his friend, but he stopped short of doing anything truly hurtful.

他愤怒地指责朋友，但**没有做出真正伤害的事**。

They argued about money, yet always stopped short of doing anything to ruin their friendship.

他们为钱争执，但始终**没有做出破坏友谊的事**。

I was so angry I wanted to quit, but I stopped short of doing it.

我气得想要辞职，但**还是没有真的离开**。