Don't go off half cocked when you talk to your professor.

当你与你的教授讲话时，别操之过急。

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You'll often have to compromise on these ideals, but be aware and minimize time spent in half-cocked arm positions.

实际情况不会总是那么理想，但你要注意尽量缩短手臂弯曲攀爬的时间。

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"I don't want to go into the hearings half-cocked, so it will be a while before we have hearings, " Burton said.

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His worries stem not from zombie movies or half-cocked reality TV shows, but in the birth of his son amidst the chaos of his hometown of Los Angeles.

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On the whole, Brooks goes off half-cocked.

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