汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 大敌当前
大敌当前 (大敵當前)
facing a powerful enemy (idiom); fig. confronting grave difficulties / Enemy at the Gates, 1991 movie by Jean-Jacques Annaud
Facing a powerful enemy / Describe the severe situation
当面对。面对着强敌。形容形势严峻。
dà/dài () dí () dāng/dàng qián
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

大敌当前,我们必须加强团结。

We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.

全球变暖大敌当前,不只政客对树木的感情持续升温。

Amid fears of global warming, tree hugging is on the rise, not least among politicians.