三分钟热度

三分钟热度

Literally means:

three-minute enthusiasm

Actually means:

short-lived enthusiasm

It means that one's enthusiasm for something does not last long, and it is often used to criticize person who works on something out of temporary enthusiasm and cannot hold out to the end. It carries a note of sarcasm. Derogatory.

有热情，但保持的时间很短。常用来批评做事只凭一时的热情，不能把事情坚持到底。含讽刺的意味。具有贬义色彩。