詞彙 "better a lean peace than a fat victory" 在中文的含義

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better a lean peace than a fat victory

US /ˈbetər ə liːn piːs ðæn ə fæt ˈvɪktəri/
UK /ˈbetər ə liːn piːs ðæn ə fæt ˈvɪktəri/
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成語

瘦弱的和平勝過肥碩的勝利

it is better to accept a less than ideal compromise or peace than to suffer the heavy costs and losses of a war or conflict, even if one wins

範例:
The two nations decided to sign the treaty, realizing that better a lean peace than a fat victory.
兩國決定簽署條約,因為他們意識到瘦弱的和平勝過肥碩的勝利
They settled the lawsuit out of court; after all, better a lean peace than a fat victory.
他們在庭外和解了;畢竟,瘦弱的和平勝過肥碩的勝利