half measures

• n. (不彻底的)折中办法

half measures的用法和样例：

例句

1. Half measures do not succeed.
   折衷办法行不通。
2. I want all the existing paint stripped off and new undercoat and gloss applied. I want a thorough job, with no half measures.
   我要把原有的油漆全部铲去，并要涂上新的内涂层和上光剂。我要彻底地干一下，决不马马虎虎。
3. This job must be done properly I want no half measures.
   这工作必须按规矩做--我不允许做得马马虎虎。