press on the border; threaten invasion
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
(of enemy troops) to press on the border; to approach the frontier with hostile intent
formalTypically describes hostile military forces approaching a nation's borders, creating a threatening situation. Often appears in the set phrase 大军压境 (a massive army presses on the border).
Dí敌
jūn军
yā压
jìng境
，
xíng形
shì势
wēi危
jí急
。
Enemy troops are pressing on the border, and the situation is critical.
Dà大
jūn军
yā压
jìng境
，
shǒu守
jūn军
fèn奋
lì力
dǐ抵
kàng抗
。
A massive army pressed on the border, and the defending troops resisted with all their might.
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Yā压
jìng境
zhī之
dí敌
bù不
kě可
qīng轻
shì视
。
The enemy pressing on the border must not be underestimated.