负隅顽抗 (fù yú wán kàng) — to put up a stubborn resistance (especially when already cornered or doomed)
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'to fight stubbornly with one's back to the wall' — to resist desperately even though defeat is certain. Stronger and more literary than everyday 抵抗.
idiom
to put up a stubborn resistance (especially when already cornered or doomed)
Examples
- ，负隅顽抗，。Jǐn guǎn zhèng jù què záo, tā réng rán fù yú wán kàng, bù kěn rèn zuì.Despite conclusive evidence, he still put up a stubborn resistance and refused to confess.
- ，负隅顽抗。Dí rén yǐ jīng dàn jìn liáng jué, què hái zài fù yú wán kàng.The enemy had run out of ammunition and food, yet they were still putting up a stubborn resistance.
- ，负隅顽抗，。Zài tán pàn zhōng, duì fāng fù yú wán kàng, bù kěn zuò chū rèn hé ràng bù.During the negotiations, the other side put up a stubborn resistance and refused to make any concessions.
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