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●cut/untie the ˌGordian ˈknotsolve a very difficult or complicated problem with forceful action 快刀斩乱麻；大刀阔斧地解决难题◆Will the negotiators be able to untie the Gordian knot?
这些谈判者能够果断地解决这个难题吗？ ORIGIN This expression comes from the legend in which King Gordius tied a very complicated knot and said that whoever untied it would become the ruler of Asia. Alexander the Great cut through the knot with his sword. 这个表达法源于神话传说，戈尔迪王曾打了一个非常难解的结，并宣称谁能解开这个结即能统治亚洲。结果亚历山大大帝用剑将此结劈开。 |