词汇 "a cat in gloves catches no mice" 在中文的含义

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a cat in gloves catches no mice

US /ə kæt ɪn ɡlʌvz ˈkætʃəz noʊ maɪs/
UK /ə kæt ɪn ɡlʌvz ˈkætʃɪz nəʊ maɪs/
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成语

戴手套的猫捉不到老鼠

being too polite or careful may prevent you from achieving your goals

示例:
You need to be more assertive with the contractors; remember, a cat in gloves catches no mice.
你对承包商需要更强硬一些;记住,戴手套的猫捉不到老鼠
If you are too afraid to offend anyone, you'll never get the job done; a cat in gloves catches no mice.
如果你太害怕得罪人,你就永远无法完成工作;戴手套的猫捉不到老鼠