A stitch in time saves nine.

A stitch in time saves nine.

美 　英

• 网络小洞不补，大洞吃苦；一针及时省九针；小洞不补，大来吃苦

例句

Let's repair the dam before water seeps in. A stitch in time saves nine.

在水渗入之前就修好堤坝.及时一针可以省回九针

Deal with the problem now. Remember, a stitch in time saves nine.

一出了问题要立即补救，以免恶化。