To be misled by superficial or temporary phenomena, failing to see the complete situation or the underlying essence; to have a limited perspective.
小明只看到表面的困难就退缩了，真是两耳塞豆，没有看到背后的机遇。
Xiao Ming gave up just by looking at the superficial difficulties; he was truly 'plugging his ears with beans,' failing to see the opportunities hidden beneath.
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