nip in the bud

短语

防患于未然, 消灭于萌芽状态

发音

UK /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/
US /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/
AU

词形变化

nipped in the bud nipping in the bud nips in the bud 三单 nips in the bud nipping in the bud 现在分词 nipped in the bud 过去式 nipped in the bud 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To remove a bud (from a plant) to prevent flower and fruit from forming.

  2. 2.

    To stop something at an early stage.

    习语

    If you see a bad habit begin to develop, try to nip it in the bud so that it does not become ingrained.