汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 歃血为盟
歃血为盟 (歃血為盟)
to smear the lips with blood when taking an oath (idiom) / to swear a sacred oath
歃血 The ancient alliance, smear the blood of livestock on the lips, to show sincerity / 盟 Sworn in / Refers to a vow to subscribe to an alliance
歃血古代会盟,把牲畜的血涂在嘴唇上,表示诚意;盟宣誓缔约。。泛指发誓订盟。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

但这是一个特别的要求,有点像歃血为盟

But it's a special request, which is like some kind of blood oath.

贫穷与自尊是歃血为盟的拜把兄弟,但最终总是有一方会杀死另一方。

Poverty and pride are devoted blood brother until one, always and inevitably, kill the other.