| 释义 |
Gordian knot/ˈɡɔ:diən/n. 1 an intricate knot 复杂难解的结 2 a difficult problem or task 难办的事，棘手的问题 □ cut the Gordian knot solve a problem by force or by evasion 快刀斩乱麻；用大刀阔斧的办法解决问题 [named after Gordius, king of Phrygia, who tied an intricate knot that remained tied until cut by Alexander the Great] |