汉英词典
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MEANING OF 曲突徙薪
曲突徙薪
lit. to bend the chimney and remove the firewood (to prevent fire) (idiom) / fig. to take preventive measures
曲 bend / 突 chimney / 徒 migrate / 薪 firewood / Create the chimney into a curved, move the firewood next to the stove / Metaphor take measures in advance to prevent disasters
曲弯;突烟囱;徒迁移;薪柴草。把烟囱改建成弯的,把灶旁的柴草搬走。比喻事先采取措施,才能防止灾祸。
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