A. Idiom: At stake, give an example of what it means.
Idiom: The sword is drawn and the crossbow is drawn. Pinyin: jiànbánǔzhāng Explanation: Zhang: The bow is stringed. The sword was drawn and the bow was drawn. The original description is that the calligraphy pen is powerful. Later, it is often used to describe an overwhelming momentum, or a tense situation that is about to break out. Source: Liang Yuan Ang's "Ancient and Modern Book Reviews" of the Southern Dynasties: "Wei Dan's calligraphy is like a mighty dragon and a tiger, with swords and swords drawn." Example sentences: French warships frequently come and go at Minwangkou, and negotiations are tense. It seems that the Fuzhou ship The bureau will inevitably be spared the artillery fire of French warships. The second volume of Gao Yang's "History of the Qing Dynasty"?
B. Idioms starting with the word sword
1. Jiandanqinxin means that a person has both courage and tenderness.
From: Yuan Wulai's "Suddenly Pregnant at the Late Night".
Original text: On the small couch, the heart of the piano is spread, and the long tassel of the sword is relaxed.
Interpretation: The little bed has a clear heart, and the long tassel has both courage and tenderness.
2. The meaning of sword and 屦和 is to describe resolute and quick action.
From: "Zuo Zhuan·Xuan Gong Fourteenth Year".
Original text: When Chuzi heard this, he threw his arms and stood up. He approached the Emperor of Chi, his sword outside the bedroom door, and his chariot in the market of Puxu. In the ninth month of autumn, Chuzi surrounded Song Dynasty.
Interpretation: The King of Chu heard this, waved his sleeves and stood up, his shoes reached the suffocating emperor, his sword was outside the bedroom door, and his carriage arrived at Puxu's market. In the ninth month of autumn, King Zhuang of Chu besieged the Song Dynasty.
3. Sword tree and knife mountain mean that a person has both courage and tenderness.
From: Volume 382 of Pei Zezi's "Taiping Guangji".
Original text: Go to the third gate and enter to see the wok soup and the sword tree on the mountain of swords.
Explanation: After reaching the third gate, you enter the palace and see the wok soup and the sword tree on the mountain of swords.
4. The meaning of "daggers drawn" was originally used to describe the power of the calligraphy pen, but later it was used to describe the imposing momentum.
From: Liang Yuan Ang's "Ancient and Modern Book Reviews" of the Southern Dynasties.
Original text: Wei Dan's calligraphy is like a mighty dragon and a tiger, with swords drawn and swords drawn.
Interpretation: Wei Dan's calligraphy is like a dragon and a tiger, and his calligraphy pen is powerful.
5. The sword and halberd are dense, which means that people have many schemes and are very powerful.
From: "History of the North: Biography of Li Yishen".
Original text: Li Yishen has a strong sword and halberd.
Definition: Li Yi is deeply scheming and very powerful.
C. Idiom: At stake, give an example of what it means.
Explanation: Zhang: string the bow. The sword was drawn and the bow was drawn. The original description is that the calligraphy pen is powerful. Later, it is often used to describe an overwhelming momentum, or a tense situation that is about to break out.
From: "Ancient and Modern Book Reviews" by Yuan Ang of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties: "Wei Dan's calligraphy is like a mighty dragon and a tiger, and the sword is drawn."
Example: French warships sailed in Fujian There were frequent in and outs, and the negotiations were tense. It seemed that the Fuzhou Shipyard would not be immune to the fire of French warships.
It means sharpening one's sword and preparing to go to war as soon as one disagrees.
D. What are the idioms with similar meanings to "daggers drawn"
Arrow on the string
Pinyin: jiàn zài xián shàng
Explanation: The arrow is ready On the string. It is a metaphor for an urgent situation; it has become inevitable to take some action.
Source: Three Kingdoms·Wei·Chen Lin's "Appeal to Yuzhou for Yuan Shao" Li Shan annotated "Wei Zhi": "Lin He apologized and said: 'The arrow is on the string; we must launch it.'"
Example: This action has been brewing for a long time; today it is ~; it has to be launched.
E. An idiom that means to go further than a tense situation
To go to war [ dà dòng gān gē ]
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[ dà dòng gān gē ]
Gange: two weapons in ancient times. Conduct war on a large scale. A metaphor for acting with great fanfare.
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"The Analects of Confucius·Ji Shi": "This is because of Yu Qiu; Xiangfuzi...and plans to start a war in the country."
F . The idiom is to draw the crossbow and Zhang jiànbánǔzhāng
[Explanation] Crossbow: an ancient bow that shoots arrows with mechanical power; Zhang: to string the bow. The sword was drawn; the bow was drawn. It is a metaphor for a tense situation; it is about to break out. It is also used to describe the momentum of literary and artistic works.
[Speech] "Book Review" by Yuan Ang of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties: "Liang Hu's books are like dragons and tigers vibrating; swords and crossbows are drawn."
[Authentic pronunciation] Crossbow; cannot be read as "nú".
[Shape identification] Sword; cannot be written as "arrow"; crossbow; cannot be written as "nu".
[Similar meaning] An arrow is on the string at the very moment of breaking out
[Antonym] To sell off the troops and wash away the armor
[Usage] Used to describe the conflict between the two parties; they have fallen into a situation that is about to break out. . Generally used as predicate, attributive, and adverbial.
[Structure] Union.
[Analysis] ~ and "on the verge of breaking out"; both can describe tense situations; sometimes they can be used interchangeably or together. But ~ can describe calligraphy that is vigorous or impressive; "on the verge of breaking out" cannot.
[Example] The two young people quarreled so fiercely; it almost reached the point of ~.
G. What are the idioms about carrying a crossbow?
〔negative crossbow front〕 crossbow: bow and arrow. Walking in front carrying a bow and arrow shows great respect.
[A tense situation] means that the situation is tense and about to break out.
[Catalogue] Crossbow: an ancient bow that uses mechanical power to shoot arrows; Zhang: string the bow. The sword was drawn; the bow was drawn. Metaphor The situation is tense; it is about to break out. It is also used to describe the momentum of literary and artistic works.
[Strong Bow and Strong Crossbow] Strong: strong, powerful. A powerful bow, a strong crossbow.
[The end of the crossbow] Crossbow: An ancient bow that fired arrows mechanically; the end: refers to the last period of range after the arrow is shot; it loses its attack power. An arrow shot from a powerful bow; the range has reached its end. The metaphor was originally powerful, but now it is exhausted.
[Crossbow arrows off the string] Crossbow: A bow that uses mechanical power to shoot arrows. The arrow on the crossbow shot out of the bowstring. Describe extremely quickly.
[Arrows escaping under a crossbow] It is a metaphor that those who are close can avoid disaster. This metaphor is used because the crossbow arrows shoot far but not close.
[Crossbow Zhang, Sword Draw] is a metaphor for strength. Also means "at stake".
[The end of the strong crossbow] is the same as "the end of the strong crossbow".
[Strong bow and hard crossbow] Strong: strong, powerful; crossbow: an ancient arrow-shooting machine. A powerful bow, a strong crossbow. Describe weapons as sophisticated.
[Discard the armor and bear the crossbow] Discard the armor and carry the crossbow. Describe defeat.
[Blade Zhang Crossbow] Blade: refers to a weapon with a multi-edged blade; Crossbow: a bow that fires arrows mechanically.
Draw your sword and open your bow. Describe the tense atmosphere before a battle.
[Self-shooting crossbow] Crossbow: strong bow. Draw your bow and shoot yourself. It is a metaphor for doing things to harm oneself.
[Cook crossbow for food] Crossbow: refers to the crossbow string and the tendon rope on the bow. It refers to when the city was besieged and there was no food in the city, crossbow strings were used as a substitute for food. Describe the difficult situation when there is no food.
[String the crossbow and unsheath the sword] String: the tendon rope on the bow; sheath: the sheath for holding the sword. The bow is strung and the sword is unsheathed. Describes being ready for battle.
H. The idiom story of "Daggers at Arms"
"Daggers at Arms", pronounced jiàn bá nǔ zhāng, is a Chinese idiom that describes the power of calligraphy. It also means that the other party has set up a battle array, and the situation is tense and about to break out.
Source from Liang Yuan Ang's "Book Review" of the Southern Dynasties: "Liang Hu's books are like dragons and tigers vibrating; swords and crossbows are drawn."
I. What are the idioms about crossbows
The sword was drawn and the bow was drawn. Describes an overwhelming momentum, or a tense situation that is about to break out.
Strong bow and strong crossbow Strong: strong, powerful. A powerful bow, a strong crossbow.
The end of the strong crossbow. The arrow fired by the strong crossbow has reached the end of its flight. It means that the powerful force has weakened and can no longer play any role.
Crossbow forward crossbow: bow and arrow. Walking in front with a bow and arrow on his back. Show great respect.
A tense situation is about to break out.
The last arrow of a strong crossbow is a metaphor for a powerful force that has been weakened and cannot have any effect. Same as "the end of the strong crossbow".
The ultimate strength of a strong crossbow is like the end of a strong crossbow. It means that the powerful force has weakened and can no longer play any role.
Arrows escaping under a crossbow are a metaphor for those who are close, but they will avoid disaster. This metaphor is used because the crossbow arrows shoot far but not close.
The crossbow is drawn and the sword is drawn, which is a metaphor for strength. Also means "at stake".
Discard the armor and carry the crossbow. Discard the armor and carry the crossbow. Describe defeat.
J. Look at the picture and guess the idiom. Two people, one with a sword and the other with a bow, are at war with each other.
Problem-solving process: Two people, one with a sword and the other with a bow, are at war with each other.
Pinyin of the idiom: jian ba nu zhang
Explanation: Zhang: string the bow. The sword was drawn and the bow was drawn. The original description is that the calligraphy pen is powerful. Later, it is often used to describe an overwhelming momentum, or a tense situation that is about to break out.
From: "Ancient and Modern Book Reviews" by Yuan Ang of Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties: "Wei Dan's calligraphy is like a mighty dragon and a tiger, and the sword is drawn."
Example: French warships in Fujian There were frequent trips in and out, and in terms of negotiations, it seemed that the Fuzhou Shipyard would not be immune to the fire of French warships.
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Grammar: conjunction; used as predicate, attributive, and adverbial; to describe conflicts between the two parties