挺而走险 take a risk
Explanation
指不顾危险，采取冒险的行动。通常用于被迫无奈的情况下。
It refers to taking risky actions regardless of danger, usually in situations where one has no other choice.
Origin Story
话说三国时期，蜀汉大将魏延，为人勇猛，足智多谋。一次，诸葛亮率领大军北伐，深入曹魏腹地。途中遭遇曹军埋伏，形势危急。魏延建议，带领精兵，直取曹魏后方粮草，扰乱曹军后勤，以此打破敌军包围。此计甚险，但蜀军已无退路，诸葛亮深思熟虑后，同意了魏延的建议。魏延率领敢死队，一路披荆斩棘，深入敌后，果然烧毁了曹魏大量粮草，曹军后勤大乱，蜀军趁机突围，取得了北伐的胜利。虽然此战险象环生，但魏延的挺而走险，最终为蜀军带来了胜利，也成为了他军事生涯中一段传奇故事。这充分说明了，有时候，在绝境中，只有敢于冒险，才能创造奇迹。
During the Three Kingdoms period, the Shu Han general Wei Yan was known for his bravery and resourcefulness. Once, Zhuge Liang led a large army on a northern expedition, deep into the territory of Cao Wei. Along the way, they encountered an ambush by Cao's army, and the situation was critical. Wei Yan suggested that they lead elite troops to seize Cao Wei's rear logistics and disrupt Cao Jun's logistics, thereby breaking the enemy's siege. This plan was extremely risky, but the Shu army had no way to retreat. After careful consideration, Zhuge Liang approved Wei Yan's suggestion. Wei Yan led the death squad to bravely break through the enemy's rear, successfully burning a large amount of Cao Wei's grain and grass. Cao Jun's logistics were severely disrupted, the Shu army took the opportunity to break out, and won the Northern Expedition. Although the battle was very dangerous, Wei Yan's daring risk-taking ultimately brought victory to the Shu army and became a legendary story in his military career. This fully shows that sometimes, only by daring to take risks in desperate situations can we create miracles.
Usage
作谓语、定语；多用于被迫无奈的情况下。
It acts as a predicate or attribute, often used in situations where one has no other choice.
Examples
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面对困境，他不得不铤而走险，孤注一掷。
miàn duì kùnjìng, tā bùdé bù tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn, gūzhù yīzhì
Faced with difficulties, he had to take a risk and go all in.
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为了生存，他们铤而走险，进入深山老林。
wèile shēngcún, tāmen tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn, jìnrù shēnshān lǎolín
For survival, they risked their lives and entered the deep mountains and forests.