破釜沉舟


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Literally: "break the cauldrons and sink the boats"; (after crossing) cut off all means of retreat; burn one's boats; cross the Rubicon; go for broke; throw the handle after the blade; draw the sword and throw away the scabbard.

《史记·项羽本纪》：“项羽乃悉引兵渡河，皆沉船，破釜甑，烧庐舍，持三日粮，以示士卒必死，无一还心。”

只要我们有～的决心，就能克服学习上的各种困难。

Keywords: 船 boat

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