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Meaning of 舍近求远

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舍 shě 近 jìn 求 qiú 远 yuǎn (Trad.: 捨近求遠)
to seek greener pastures; to lack common sense (idiom)
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Antonyms: 事半功倍
Example Sentences
1
附近商店有各种装修材料
,
我们不必舍近求远
。
The local shops have all sorts of decorating materials - there's no need for us to go far afield.
2
如果你想打架
,
不用舍近求远
,
冲我来就是
!
If you're looking for a fight, you don't have to look far.
3
但是
,
有很多人却舍近求远
,
不惜费时去寻找幸福
。
其实
,
幸福就在脚下
,
俯拾即得
。
We do not bend to enjoy the happiness which is ours for the taking just of our feet .
4
但是
,
我们有很多人却不惜花费许多时间舍近求远去寻找幸福
。
Happiness is all around us , but it often comes in small grains .
5
然而
,
我们也无须舍近求远
。
我们必须藉助国际扶轮及扶轮基金会结合其他达成善果的力量
。
However, we do not have to go outside our own building in order to cooperate. Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation must join forces to reach good results.