You cannot make bricks without straw. So gather some information first!

你不能做无米之炊，所以还是先去搜集资料吧。

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He expected us to launch a publicity campaign without providing us with the necessary funds. How can we make bricks without straw?

他要求我们进行一个宣传活动，却不拨任何经费，然而，巧媳妇也难为无米之炊呀？

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The title has been decided but I haven't found any related materials. So it is just like trying to make bricks without straw.

论文题目我已经定了，但是我还没有找到相关资料。

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But it is not something that can be done without resources, any more than the Hebrews could make bricks without straw.

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