To regret one's decisions or actions only when facing danger or difficulty, often implying a lack of foresight or firm resolve.
他当初决定创业时信心满满，如今公司遇到瓶颈，却开始临危自悔，动摇了坚持下去的决心。
When he initially decided to start his business, he was full of confidence; however, now that the company has encountered a bottleneck, he begins to regret his choice in the face of adversity, wavering in his determination to persevere.
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