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中流砥柱 (zhōng liú dǐ zhù)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

A person or thing that serves as a stabilizing pillar in a critical situation.

Definition (中文解释)

就象屹立在黄河急流中的砥柱山一样。比喻坚强独立的人能在动荡艰难的环境中起支柱作用。

Derivation (典故出处)

《晏子春秋·内篇谏下》吾尝从君济于河,鼋衔左骖,以入砥柱之中流。”

Example (造句示例)

During the crisis, she was the mainstay that kept the team focused.