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Meaning of 竭泽而渔

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jié ér (Trad.: 竭澤而漁)
lit. to drain the pond to get at the fish (idiom); fig. to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
Related Words
Synonym: 杀鸡取卵
Antonyms: 从长计议
Example Sentences
1
Due to human population explosion and to merciless hunting methods, many animal species have already been destroyed.
2
Another mistake is "draining the pond to catch the fish", that is, making endless demands on the people, disregarding their hardships and considering only the needs of the government and the army.
3
The modern city's construction only based on ocean real estate can only contribute to the economy in the short term with high prices.