汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 一鼓作氣
一鼓作氣 (一鼓作气)
in a spurt of energy
一鼓 Drumming for the first time / 作 Cheer up / 气 courage / The morale was boosted the first time I beat the drums / For example, when the energy is strong, he muster up his energy and finish the work in one breath
语出《左传·庄公十年》夫战,勇气也。一鼓作气,再而衰,三而竭。”古代作战擂鼓进军,擂第一通鼓时士气刚被激发,最为旺盛◇多以比喻趁着劲大气盛之时一下子把事情做完。
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