- lit. to stop the enemy at the banquet table
- fig. to get the better of an enemy during diplomatic functions
Generated: This phrase is used to describe a strategy of dealing with an opponent in diplomatic situations, emphasizing the idea of gaining the upper hand during formal occasions.
At the banquet, he skillfully gained the upper hand and successfully persuaded the other party.
Generated: This figurative meaning highlights the ability to navigate complex diplomatic situations to outmaneuver an opponent, often implying clever negotiation tactics.
zài在Nā那cì次tán pàn谈判Zhōng中,tā她zhǎn xiàn展现le了zhé chōng zūn zǔ折冲樽俎de的cái néng才能,ràng让duì fāng对方cuò shǒu bù jí措手不及。
During that negotiation, she demonstrated her talent for outmaneuvering the opponent, catching them off guard.