| 释义 |
心有余而力不足 | xīn yǒu yú ér lì bù zú | Plenty of heart but not enough strength. (literal) • The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. • Old bees yield no honey. • Bite off more than one can chew. [同义] 力不从心 Beyond one’s tether. [反义] 余勇可贾 Enough and to spare. |