Gordian knot

短语

难题；戈尔迪之结（希腊神话中的一个难题）

发音

UK /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/
US /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/

词形变化

Gordian knots 复数 Gordian knots

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium.

    戈耳狄俄斯之结

    宗教 神话 哲学
  2. 2.

    Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution.

    引申义

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

problem knot

词源

From the name of a legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. It was prophesied that whoever loosed the knot would become ruler of all Asia. Alexander the Great solved the puzzle by slicing through the knot and took it as a sign of Zeus' favor. He then proceeded to conquer much of the known world.

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