兵临城下

[bīng lín chéng xià]

• the attacking army has reached the city gates
• the city is under siege

参考释义

兵临城下 [bīng lín chéng xià]

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例句

1. 兵临城下，岂能束手待毙？
   The city was under siege. How could they helplessly wait for death?

近反义词

【近义词】

• 岌岌可危
• 十万火急
• 燃眉之急
• 危如累卵

【反义词】

• 安如泰山
• 安然无恙
• 高枕无忧
• 祸起萧墙