This example, 'I'm going to buy some paint brushes — all the old ones have gone stiff. I've paid a lot for the paint and I don't want to spoil the ship for a ha'porth o'tar,' illustrates the principle of not letting a small saving jeopardize a larger investment or goal.
例句“我打算再买几把漆刷——旧的漆刷全变硬了。我买漆花了好多钱，不想因小而失大”说明虽然买了昂贵的油漆，但为了避免浪费，需要购买新的刷子，以免因小失大。
| 正面 | 我打算再买几把漆刷——旧的漆刷全变硬了。我买漆花了好多钱，不想因小而失大 |
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| 背面 | I'm going to buy some paint brushes — all the old ones have gone stiff. I've paid a lot for the paint and I don't want to spoil the ship for a ha'porth o'tar. |
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