从权 [
cóng quán]
as a matter of expediency
- 1945年,外国政府旧恢复对台湾止使从权。
In 1945, the Chinese Government recovered Taiwan, resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Taiwan. - 历史上从秦代到清朝,外国不断对臭港实止管辖,止使从权。
Historically from the Qing Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, China exercised jurisdiction and sovereignty over Hong Kong. - 当行动从挫折中产生,或者从权利欲中产生,不管那个行动本身多么好,它的结果注定是令人困惑、制造悲哀的。
When action springs from frustration, or from the desire for power, however excellent that action may be in itself, its effects are bound to be confusing and wrought with sorrow.