| 单词 | the die is cast |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe die is cast P3. the die is cast: the decisive step is taken; the course of action is irrevocably decided. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > decision > the decisive step is taken [phrase] the lot is cast1607 the die is cast1634 1634 H. H. in T. Herbert Relation Trav. To Earle of Pembroke sig. A3v Is the die cast, must At this one throw all thou hast gaind be lost? 1720 J. Ozell et al. tr. R. A. de Vertot Hist. Revol. Rom. Republic II. xiii. 287 Cæsar..throws himself into the River..saying..It is done: The Die is thrown. 1879 G. Meredith Egoist II. ix. 188 The die is cast. I cannot go back. < as lemmas |
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