备而不用 | prepare for future use

bèi备ér而bù不yòng用

To prepare something in advance but keep it in reserve for future possible use; to have something ready but not in immediate use.

我们应该为即将到来的项目挑战备而不用一些应急方案。

We should have some contingency plans prepared and kept in reserve for the upcoming project challenges.

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