To apply mechanically; to rigidly copy others' methods without considering the actual situation; to blindly follow a set pattern.
学习别人的成功经验固然重要，但如果只是死搬硬套，不结合自身情况，效果可能适得其反。
While it's important to learn from others' successful experiences, if you just rigidly apply them without considering your own circumstances, the results might be counterproductive.
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