Gordian knot

Gor·di·an knot /ˌɡɔːdiən ˈnɒt $ ˌɡɔːrdiən ˈnɑːt/ noun

cut/untie the Gordian knot SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto quickly solve a difficult problem by determined action 〔大刀阔斧地〕解决难题，快刀斩乱麻

In recent years, governments have tried to cut the Gordian knot by imposing cuts in state support to the railways.

政府试图通过削减对铁路部门的资助来快速解决这个难题。

Examples from the Corpus

cut/untie the Gordian knot• A similar attempt to cut the Gordian knot of Chapter 4 also proves to be fallacious.• If Gorbachev expects to untie the Gordian knot, he has over-estimated his powers.

Examples from the Corpus

Gordian knot• Many of us have learned the legend of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot.• A similar attempt to cut the Gordian knot of Chapter 4 also proves to be fallacious.• Wine and women-here we have the Gordian knot of the crisis.• If Gorbachev expects to untie the Gordian knot, he has over-estimated his powers.

Origin Gordian knot

(1500-1600) From a complicated knot tied by Gordius, king of ancient Phrygia, which Alexander the Great cut through with his sword

单词	Gordian knot
释义	Gordian knot Gor·di·an knot /ˌɡɔːdiən ˈnɒt $ ˌɡɔːrdiən ˈnɑːt/ noun cut/untie the Gordian knot SOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto quickly solve a difficult problem by determined action 〔大刀阔斧地〕解决难题，快刀斩乱麻 In recent years, governments have tried to cut the Gordian knot by imposing cuts in state support to the railways. 政府试图通过削减对铁路部门的资助来快速解决这个难题。 Examples from the Corpus cut/untie the Gordian knot• A similar attempt to cut the Gordian knot of Chapter 4 also proves to be fallacious.• If Gorbachev expects to untie the Gordian knot, he has over-estimated his powers. Examples from the Corpus Gordian knot• Many of us have learned the legend of Alexander the Great and the Gordian Knot.• A similar attempt to cut the Gordian knot of Chapter 4 also proves to be fallacious.• Wine and women-here we have the Gordian knot of the crisis.• If Gorbachev expects to untie the Gordian knot, he has over-estimated his powers. Origin Gordian knot (1500-1600) From a complicated knot tied by Gordius, king of ancient Phrygia, which Alexander the Great cut through with his sword
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