half measure (also half-measure)

• 1. 

  N-COUNT If someone refers to policies or actions as half measures, they are critical of them because they think that they are not forceful enough and are therefore of little value. 折中政策; 不彻底的行动 [usu pl] [表不满]

  例：

  They have already declared their intention to fight on rather than settle for half-measures.

  他们已经宣布要继续战斗，而不是半途而废。