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Meaning of 不识时务

Lookup via: Pinyin | Radicals
不 bù 识 shí 时 shí 务 wù (Trad.: 不識時務)
to show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances; not amenable to reason
Related Words
Synonym: 不识时变
Antonyms: 审时度势
Example Sentences
1
这是一些不识时务的意见
。
This is the opinion of some Rip Van Winkle .
2
他们认为我老
“
土
”
,
不识时务
。
They regarded me as "old-fashioned" and behind the times.
3
你为了一块不识时务的牛肉放我鸽子
?
You blew me off for a piece of politically incorrect meat?
4
说到政客
,
人们最常抱怨的便是他们的不识时务
。
One of the most common grievances aired at politicians is that they are out of touch.
5
通常的回答是犹豫
。
“
对不齐
,
”
或者其他一些蹩脚的借口
,
好像他或者她培训没培好
,
或者不识时务
。
the usual reply is a hesitant "Sorry, " or some other weak excuse, as he or she likely has not been trained properly or doesn't know any better.