投鼠忌器的英文：
[Literal Meaning]
throw/rat/afraid/vase
to throw something at a rat, but afraid to break the vase
[解释]
做事有顾忌，不敢放手干。
[Explanation]
caution in taking action
[例子]
一些记者投鼠忌器，担心会遭到报复不敢报道这个丑闻。
[Example]
Some journalists were cautious in taking action and dared not to report the scandal for fear of being revenged.
[英文等价词]
hold back from taking action against sb. for fear of injuring others 参考例句：
发表于 2016-8-5 10:56:51