"do by halves" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 半途而废
• 做事不彻底

Definition

指做事情不彻底、不认真，或未完成某事。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达略带正式，常用于书面语，表示某人做事不彻底。常见搭配有“never do things by halves”（做事很彻底）。不要与“半途”（指距离）混淆。

Examples

You should never do by halves if you want good results.

如果你想要好结果，绝不能**半途而废**。

My mother says not to do by halves when cleaning the house.

我妈妈说打扫房子不能**做事不彻底**。

If you start a project, don't do by halves.

如果开始一个项目，不要**半途而废**。

He never does things by halves—if he commits, he gives it everything.

他从不**做事不彻底**，一旦决定就全力以赴。

Why do by halves when you can make it awesome?

既然你能做到很棒，何必**做事不彻底**呢？

Our boss hates when people do by halves—he expects 100% effort.

我们老板讨厌员工**做事不彻底**，他要求100%的努力。