half cocked

基本解释

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。
1：My boss went off half-cocked today when I came in late. He gave me hell until he stopped for breath and I had a chance to tell him I had to rush my wife to the hospital to have our baby.
原来他上班迟到了。他老板一见他二话不说就给他连珠炮般的一顿训斥。他在老板停下来喘口气的当口上才有机会插嘴说：刚才他必须送太太上医院去生他们的宝宝。他是由于太太分娩这种紧急情况才迟到的，而老板一见他就不问情由地斥骂，可见习惯用语go off half-cocked如今用来指不了解情况莽撞行事。

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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