言不尽意yán bù jìn yìbe reticent about; not put one’s whole meaning into words; I should like to say more (but I must bring my letter to a close)
❍ 秋风渐厉，一切望加意珍卫，～，幸能体会。(叶圣陶《倪焕之》333) As the autumn wind becomes gradually keener I hope you will watch your step in every way and take care of yourself; I’m not putting my whole meaning into words,but I think you’ll know what Imean. 言不尽意yán bù jìn yì所说的话不能表达全部思想内容。speak with reticence, I should like to say more(but I must bring my letter to a close). reticent |