词汇 "if you are in a hole, stop digging" 在中文的含义

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if you are in a hole, stop digging

US /ɪf juː ɑːr ɪn ə hoʊl, stɑːp ˈdɪɡ.ɪŋ/
UK /ɪf juː ɑːr ɪn ə həʊl, stɒp ˈdɪɡ.ɪŋ/
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成语

若陷深渊,止于挖掘, 身处困境,勿使恶化

if you find yourself in a difficult situation, you should stop doing the things that are making it worse

示例:
You've already lost a lot of money on this investment; if you are in a hole, stop digging.
你在这项投资上已经损失了很多钱;如果你身处困境,就不要再让情况恶化了
The company's PR strategy is only making the scandal worse; if you are in a hole, stop digging.
公司的公关策略只会让丑闻变得更糟;如果你身处困境,就不要再错下去了