出处:按学科分类—语言、文字 中国对外翻译出版公司《汉英成语词典》第290页(273字)
比喻少见寡闻,对于世事了解甚少,例住在边远地区的居民耳目闭塞,文化落后,当地的经济、文教建设刻不容缓。
People living in the border regions are culturally backward and poorly informed. There should be no delay in improving their economical,cultural and educational standards.