名不副实
míng​bù​fù​shí

unsubstantiated

  • created sense approved 名不副实/名不副實 · míng​bù​fù​shí · unsubstantiated

    名不副实 / 名不副實

    míng​bù​fù​shí

    unsubstantiated

    An excellent theory or plan that is not supported or borne out by practical application or results.

    这种看似完美的方案，在实际操作中往往名不副实。

    idiom

    created sense

  • created sense approved 名不副实/名不副實 · míng​bù​fù​shí · unworthy

    名不副实 / 名不副實

    míng​bù​fù​shí

    unworthy

    The name or reputation of something does not reflect its actual quality or reality; more in name than in fact.

    那家五星级酒店服务很差，真是名不副实。

    idiom

    created sense