汉英词典
MEANING OF 鞭長莫及
lit. the whip cannot reach (idiom); beyond one's influence / too far to be able to help
及 To / The original intent was that although the whip was long, it could not be beaten / The metaphor is too far apart and the strength cannot be achieved
《左传》宣公十五年‘虽鞭之长，不及马腹。’原来是说虽然鞭子长，但是不应该打到马肚子上，后来借指力量达不到。
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