每日商务英语 第90期:魔鬼在细节里

the devil is in the details 魔鬼在细节里

英文释义

Traditional expression meaning that small aspects of a large project may sometimes prove to be so difficult to conquer that the larger objective cannot be accomplished.

例句

While the company's visionary leader described his bold new project enthusiastically and confidently, some employees listening knew the devil is in the details, and doubted the project could be completed.

公司富有远见的领导人充满激情和自信地描述了他大胆的新项目，在场的一些员工知道，魔鬼在细节里，对能否完成这个项目表示怀疑。