汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 临危受命
临危受命 (臨危受命)
(idiom) to take on a leadership role at a time of crisis
Accept the appointment on the occasion of the crisis
谓在危难之际接受任命。语本三国蜀诸葛亮《前出师表》"受任于败军之际﹐奉命于危难之间。"
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

不过临危受命,也是领导重用,表弟还是去了。

However, stepped in, but also the leadership of reuse, cousin, or went.

临危受命,在条件不利的情况下,任职仅一年多,便取得王江泾大捷。

He received orders in face of danger. Under disadvantageous circumstance, he planned and achieved the great victory of Wang Jiang-jing within the following year.

正如我们所知,努德斯·特伦博士在不幸的时刻临危受命,并极为出色地管理了本组织的工作。

As we know, Dr Nordstrom assumed responsibility abruptly, under tragic circumstances, and has managed the work of this Organization admirably.