| 释义 |
小惩大戒 xiǎochéngdàjièpunish sb.for little crimes to prevent people committing a bigger one小惩大戒 xiǎo chéng dà jiè punish sb. for a little crime in order to prevent him from committing a bigger one; A stumble may prevent a fall.; be more on the alert after paying a small penalty; Petty punishment warns against great penalty. |