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bell the cat

/ˈbel ðə kæt/

翻译: 古老的习语表达,指为了集体的利益而主动承担危险或困难的任务,常指那个自愿去做所有人都害怕的冒险之事的人。

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/ˈbel ðə kæt/C2informal已废弃
  • zh古老的习语表达,指为了集体的利益而主动承担危险或困难的任务,常指那个自愿去做所有人都害怕的冒险之事的人。

An old idiomatic expression meaning to take on a dangerous or difficult task for the benefit of a group, often referring to someone who volunteers to do something risky that everyone else is afraid to do.

  1. Take a dangerous riskC2informal

    To attempt a difficult or dangerous task that requires great courage, especially one that benefits a group.

    zh承担风险

    • Everyone agreed the plan was good, but no one was willing to bell the cat.
    • In the meeting, he was the only one brave enough to bell the cat and confront the boss.
    • The team needed someone to bell the cat and ask for a raise.