cut the Gordian knot

短语

采取断然措施,果断行事

发音

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词形变化

cuts the Gordian knot 三单 cutting the Gordian knot 现在分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To solve a seemingly intractable problem by using a simple solution that is unconstrained by the assumptions that underpin the usual attempts to solve that problem.

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