"leave well enough alone" in Chinese (Simplified)
保持现状别管了
Definition
不要试图去改变或改善某事,因为它已经足够好,更改可能会让事情变糟。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个比较口语化的表达,用来劝别人不要多管闲事或不必要地干预。适用于问题本身已经可以接受,不需要做更多处理。不要与“随便”混淆。
Examples
It's better to leave well enough alone when everything is working fine.
一切正常时,最好**保持现状**。
Sometimes, you should just leave well enough alone instead of fixing small issues.
有时候,不如**别管了**,不要修修补补小问题。
My mother told me to leave well enough alone with my homework.
我妈妈叫我**保持现状**,别再改作业了。
Honestly, I'd just leave well enough alone—messing with it could cause more trouble.
说真的,我会**别管了**,再动只会添麻烦。
We should probably leave well enough alone before we end up breaking something that works.
我们最好**保持现状**,否则可能把能用的东西弄坏。
He likes to tinker, but sometimes it's smarter to leave well enough alone.
他喜欢鼓捣,但有时候**别管了**更聪明。