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damocles

/ˈdæm.ə.kliːz/

翻译: 达摩克利斯,公元前4世纪希腊宫廷人物,传说被狄奥尼修斯一世迫坐在一根马鬃悬挂的剑下,用以说明统治者幸福的脆弱。也指达摩克利斯之剑,比喻随时可能降临的危险或威胁。

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noun

/ˈdæm.ə.kliːz/C2formal
  • zh达摩克利斯,公元前4世纪希腊宫廷人物,传说被狄奥尼修斯一世迫坐在一根马鬃悬挂的剑下,用以说明统治者幸福的脆弱。也指达摩克利斯之剑,比喻随时可能降临的危险或威胁。

A proper noun referring to a Greek courtier from the 4th century BC who, according to legend, was forced by Dionysius the Elder to sit under a sword suspended by a single hair to illustrate the precarious nature of a ruler's happiness.

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  1. C2formal

    A legendary Greek courtier who served under Dionysius the Elder, tyrant of Syracuse, and was forced to sit under a sword suspended by a single hair to illustrate the precarious nature of power.

    zh达摩克利斯

    • Damocles envied the king's wealth and power, not realizing the constant danger.
    • The story of Damocles is often used to warn about the hidden risks of high status.
    • Dionysius arranged the sword over Damocles to teach him a lesson about leadership.
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