half-cock

美 [ˌhæf ˈkɑːk]英 [ˌhɑːf ˈkɒk]
  • n.枪上扳机的安全位置;安全装置
  • v.扳到安全位置
half-cockhalf-cock

noun

习语

to start before preparations are complete, so that the effect or result is not as it should be

noun

1
confusion resulting from lack of preparation

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  • 习语

n.

go off at half-cock

没准备好就开始干,操之过急(而效果或结果不好)
to start before preparations are complete, so that the effect or result is not as it should be