spineless ['spainlis]

怯懦的（形容词）

(adjective) Cowardly.

EXAMPLE: The spineless employee was scared to ask his surly boss for a raise.

这位怯懦的员工不敢跟他专横的老板提加薪。

wishful thinking

痴心妄想

Thoughts that match what one would like to believe is true, rather than what is actually true.

EXAMPLE: The sales manager was convinced he could double our company's total sales each month, but everyone else called his idea merely wishful thinking.

这位销售经理相信，他每月都能将销售额翻番，但其他人都说他的想法纯属痴人说梦。