| 释义 |
临渴掘井 [- kě jué jǐnɡ]not dig a well until one is thirsty — start acting too late; begin to dig a well when feeling thirsty; do nothing until the last minute; do sth. at the last minute and too late; lack forethought; be caught unprepared and pressed by immediate needs; make no preparation until the last moment; not make timely preparations |