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point of no return

/pɔɪnt əv nəʊ rɪˈtɜːn/

翻译: 指一个过程或旅程中的关键时刻,此时已经全身心投入,无法或不再值得回头,只能继续前进、承担后果。

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/pɔɪnt əv nəʊ rɪˈtɜːn/C1formal
  • zh指一个过程或旅程中的关键时刻,此时已经全身心投入,无法或不再值得回头,只能继续前进、承担后果。

A critical point in a process or journey where one has committed so fully that turning back is impossible or no longer practical, and one must continue forward regardless of consequences.

  1. Critical thresholdB2formal

    The stage in a process or journey where it becomes impossible to turn back or reverse the course of action.

    zh不可逆转点

    • Once the rocket launches, it reaches the point of no return.
    • The negotiations passed the point of no return when both sides refused to compromise.
    • He knew he had crossed the point of no return after signing the contract.
  2. Irreversible decisionB2informal

    A decision or action that has permanent consequences and cannot be undone.

    zh不归点

    • Quitting his job was the point of no return for his career change.
    • Once you publish that article, there's no point of no return.
    • She realized that moving abroad was the point of no return in her relationship.