half-measure

I was never contented with half measures.

从不愿意采取折中办法。

There are no half measures in scientific research.

科研工作是不能搞折衷。

The Era of Procrastination, of Half-Measures, of Sooting and Baffing Expedients, of Delays, is Coming to its Close.

继续拖延、折衷、和慰式权宜之计已经接近尾声，却而之。