Definition
This four-character idiom literally means 'to pull back a raging wave' and is used to describe heroic efforts to reverse a very dangerous or difficult situation, often in politics, business, or personal crisis. It carries a tone of great determination and strength in the face of overwhelming odds.
f.e.
to make a vigorous effort to turn the tideto single-handedly stem a crisis
Examples
- ，力挽狂澜，。Zài jīnróng wēijī zhōng, tā lì wǎn kuáng lán, wǎnjiù le gōngsī.During the financial crisis, he made a vigorous effort to turn the tide and saved the company.
- 力挽狂澜，。Zhè wèi jiāngjūn lì wǎn kuáng lán, zài juéjìng zhōng fǎn bài wéi shèng.This general turned the tide with great determination and snatched victory from defeat.
- 力挽狂澜，。Tā yǐ yì rén zhī lì lì wǎn kuáng lán, gǎibiàn le zhěnggè hángyè de mìngyùn.With her own strength she stemmed the crisis and changed the fate of the entire industry.
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