词语解释

临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网[ lín yuān xiàn yú,bù rú tuì ér jié wǎng ]

⒈  [ItiNs大字典网

is better to return home and weave net than standing by water and admiring fishes;one should take practical steps to achieve one’s aims; It is hard to catch birds with an empty hand; It is vain to fish without a hook, or read without a book]比喻空怀壮志,不如实实在在地付诸于行动。iNs大字典网

It is better to return home and weave net than standing by water and admiring fishes; one should take practical steps to achieve one’s aims; It is hard to catch birds with an empty hand; It is vain to fish without a hook, or read without a book;iNs大字典网

引证解释

⒈  见“临河羡鱼”。iNs大字典网

国语辞典

临渊羡鱼[ lín yuān xiàn yú ]

⒈  比喻虽有愿望,但只凭空妄想,难收实效。参见「临河羡鱼」条。iNs大字典网

《汉书·卷五六·董仲舒传》:「古人有言曰:『临渊羡鱼,不如退而结网。』今临政而愿治七十余岁矣,不如退而更化。」iNs大字典网