战国时期,苏秦到秦国去,想劝说秦国征伐六国,称霸天下。可是,秦惠王对他的意见不感兴趣,说道:“现在的秦国,就好比一只羽毛还未长全的小鸟,如果硬要展翅高飞,必定会遇到灾祸。先生从很远的地方来到我国,对我进行开导,我表示感谢。可是,关于争霸称帝的事,还是以后再说吧。” During the Warring States period, Su Qin went to the state of Qin to persuade it to conquer the six countries and dominate the world. However, King Hui of Qin was not interested in his opinion and said, "The current state of Qin is like a bird with feathers not yet fully grown. If you insist on spreading your wings and flying high, you will inevitably encounter disaster. Mr. Hui came to our country from a long distance to enlighten me, and I am grateful. However, regarding the matter of seeking hegemony and becoming emperor, we should talk about it later 苏秦不愿意就此离去,于是给惠王上了十多次奏章,说明争霸的重要性。可是,秦惠王对他的意见越来越反感。这时,苏秦的资财也耗费光了,只得垂头丧气地回家去了。 Su Qin was unwilling to leave at this point, so he wrote more than ten memorials to King Hui, explaining the importance of hegemony. However, King Hui of Qin became increasingly averse to his opinions. At this moment, Su Qin's resources were also depleted and he had to go home dejected. 羽毛未丰,指小鸟的羽毛还没有长全。比喻尚未成熟或力量还不够强大。 Underfeathered refers to a bird whose feathers have not yet fully grown. The metaphor is not yet mature or powerful enough.
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