单词 | David and Goliath |
释义 | David and GoliathBrE /ˌdeɪvɪd ənd ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ NAmE /ˌdeɪvɪd ənd ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ adjective used to describe a situation in which a small or weak person or organization tries to defeat another much larger or stronger opponent 强弱悬殊;以弱战强◆ The match looks like being a David and Goliath contest . 比赛看上去像是一场力量悬殊的较量。ORIGINFrom the Bible story in which Goliath , a giant , is killed by the boy David with a stone .源自《圣经》故事,巨人歌利亚被男孩大卫以石击杀。 |
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