磨刀不误砍柴工该咋翻译我很纠结呢。。

磨刀不误砍柴工：
【英语】Grinding a chopper will not delay the work of cutting firewood
【法语】On ne perd pas de temps quand on aiguise ses outils

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汉英词典上这么翻译
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直译sharpening your knife won't waste your time for cutting your faggot;
结实preparation may quicken the process
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外语教学出版社出版的《英汉词典》译为sharpening the axe won't interfere with the cutting of firewood.

英语谚语这样表达
A beard well lathered is half shaved.
皂沫涂得好 ,胡须半剃掉. /磨刀不误砍柴工.

go slow to go fast