This idiom is used metaphorically to mean to be in a helpless and critical situation, surrounded by the enemy on all sides.

这个成语比喻处于无助和严峻的情形以及被敌人团团包围的境地。

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The antagonism of the soldiers was growing fast and they were on the verge of staging a mutiny. The subordinate officers were helpless to cope with the situation.

于是众人都对曹操的领导表示不满，士兵的反抗情绪异常紧张，即将形成背叛的状态。下级官长不知如何应付这危机。

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This idiom is used metaphorically to mean to be in a helpless and critical situation, surrounded by the enemy on all sides.

“四面楚歌”这个成语比喻四面受到敌人的攻击，处于孤立危急的困境。

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