"to the death" in Chinese (Simplified)
至死你死我活
Definition
指的是斗争、比赛或冲突持续到一方完全失败,常常意味着直到一方死亡或者彻底放弃。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“至死”用于非常严肃或激烈的情境,常见于文学、电影或正式场合,也可比喻坚持到底。平常对话鲜少使用。
Examples
They fought to the death for the championship.
他们为冠军而战,狠拼**至死**。
The knights were ordered to defend the castle to the death.
骑士们被命令**至死**保卫城堡。
Some animals will protect their young to the death.
有些动物会**至死**保护幼崽。
She said she would stand by her friend to the death.
她说会**至死**支持她的朋友。
The two teams battled to the death in the final game.
两队在决赛中拼搏**至死**。
He swore to protect his secret to the death.
他发誓要**至死**保守秘密。