汉英词典
MEANING OF 故步自封
故步自封
stuck in the old ways (idiom); refusing to acknowledge new ideas / stagnating and conservative
故 old / 故步 Old time, extension is the old law / 封 Restricted within a certain range / Metaphor is holding an old set, not going to progress
比喻安于现状，不求进步（故步走老步子；封限制住）。‘故’也作固。
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他说，零售商在繁荣岁月里故步自封，未能充分利用新科技。 He says retailers became complacent during the boom years and failed to make the most of new technology. | ||
首要取决于环境作用和近赏远观之别，不宜故步自封，千人一面。 The first depends on the environment and appreciatd far view of the other, should not be content with staying where one is all. | ||
爱与智慧：爱，是最伟大的治疗师，智慧使人不故步自封、固执己见。 Love and wisdom: Love is the greatest therapist, wisdom forbids a person from being stubborn and self-righteous. | ||
