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sword of damocles

/ˈsɔːrd əv ˈdæməkliːz/

翻译: 源自古希腊传说,比喻时刻悬在头顶、无法逃避的威胁或危险,尤其指身处权力或成功地位者所面临的隐患。

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/ˈsɔːrd əv ˈdæməkliːz/C1formalpolitical
  • zh源自古希腊传说,比喻时刻悬在头顶、无法逃避的威胁或危险,尤其指身处权力或成功地位者所面临的隐患。

A reference to an ancient Greek legend describing a constant and imminent threat or danger that looms over someone, especially in a position of power or success.

  1. C1formal

    A situation of constant and imminent danger or threat, often used to describe a looming disaster or punishment.

    zh达摩克利斯之剑

    • The threat of layoffs hung over the company like a sword of Damocles.
    • He lived with the sword of Damocles over his head, knowing one mistake could ruin everything.
    • The impending deadline was a sword of Damocles for the entire team.