like herding cats
US /laɪk ˈhɜrdɪŋ kæts/
UK /laɪk ˈhɜrdɪŋ kæts/
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像赶猫一样, 难以组织或控制的任务
used to describe a task that is extremely difficult to organize or control, especially because it involves many independent or uncooperative individuals
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Trying to get all the toddlers to sit still for a photo was like herding cats.
让所有蹒跚学步的孩子坐好拍照简直是像赶猫一样。
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Managing a team of independent contractors can sometimes feel like herding cats.
管理一个由独立承包商组成的团队有时会感觉像赶猫一样。