"close enough for government work" in Chinese (Simplified)
差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)勉强可以
Definition
这个短语表示事情虽然不完美,但已经足够用了,常带幽默或对低标准的轻微批评。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是非正式、带幽默的说法,经常用来调侃政府工作的标准较低。适合朋友或随意场合,不建议正式用。
Examples
It's not perfect, but it's close enough for government work.
不完美,但**差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)**。
My measurements are close enough for government work.
我的尺寸**勉强可以**。
The paint isn’t even, but it’s close enough for government work.
油漆不均匀,不过**差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)**。
Just tape it together—it’s close enough for government work.
就用胶带粘起来吧,**差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)**。
Don’t stress about the details—it’s close enough for government work.
别纠结细节,**差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)**。
Nobody’s checking, so it’s close enough for government work.
没人会查,所以**差不多就行了(像政府工作那样)**。