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一席之地 (yī xí zhī dì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

A place or position for one person; a small space or role that belongs to someone.

Definition (中文解释)

放一个席位的地方。比喻应有的一个位置。

Derivation (典故出处)

《旧唐书·后妃传上》妇人智识不远,有忤盛情,然贵妃久承恩顾,何惜宫中一席之地,使其京戮,安忍取辱于外哉!”

Example (造句示例)

After years of hard work, he finally earned a place for himself in the industry, his own 一席之地.