达摩克利斯之剑【英】

the sword of Damocles

译文来源

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/bilingual/2015-09/03/c_134584296.htm

例句

1. 今天，和平与发展已经成为时代主题，但世界仍很不太平，战争的达摩克利斯之剑依然悬在人类头上。——《习近平阅兵式讲话》

1. Today, peace and development have become the prevailing trend, but the world is far from tranquil. War is the sword of Damocles that still hangs over mankind. —Quoted from Full text of Chinese president's speech at commemoration of 70th anniversary of war victory