To attempt to remedy a situation by taking an action that creates a new, often more severe, problem; to do more harm than good in trying to fix something, often likened to 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'.
为了节约眼前的开支，公司削减了研发投入，这无异于剜肉生疮，长远来看会损害企业的竞争力。
To save immediate expenses, the company cut down on R&D investment. This is tantamount to cutting out flesh to grow a sore, as it will harm the company's long-term competitiveness.
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