lash oneself to the mast

短语

词形变化

lashes oneself to the mast 三单 lashing oneself to the mast 现在分词 lashed oneself to the mast 过去式 lashed oneself to the mast 过去分词

别名

tie oneself to the mast

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To continue in a course of action even when facing great difficulties and likely disaster.

  2. 1.

    To resist the temptation to make a bad choice.

词源

From the practice of tying oneself to the mast of a sailing ship in rough weather so as not to be swept overboard.

来源：wiktionary