"cast in concrete" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 一成不变
• 固定不变

Definition

“一成不变”指某事已经固定下来，无法更改，通常用于规则、计划或决定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

惯用表达，偏正式，类似“钉死了”、“板上钉钉”。常用于表示规定不可变更，勿作字面理解。

Examples

The schedule isn't cast in concrete yet; we can still make changes.

时间表还没有**一成不变**，我们还可以调整。

These rules are not cast in concrete; we can adjust them if needed.

这些规定还不是**固定不变**的，需要时可以调整。

Our holiday plan isn't cast in concrete, so we can be flexible.

我们的假期计划还没有**确定下来**，所以我们可以灵活安排。

Remember, nothing is cast in concrete. We can always revisit the decision later.

记住，没有什么是**一成不变**的。以后我们总可以再考虑这个决定。

"Is the budget cast in concrete yet?" "No, we're still reviewing the numbers."

“预算已经**确定下来**了吗？” “还没有，我们还在审核数据。”

Let's not treat the proposal as cast in concrete—feedback is still welcome!

别把提案当作**一成不变**的——大家的建议还是欢迎的！