洪水猛兽 Flood and wild beasts
Explanation
比喻极大的祸害，泛指巨大的灾难或极大的危害。
It refers to a great disaster or great harm.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏僻的山村里，住着一位善良的村民老张。他一生勤劳朴实，靠着耕种土地养家糊口。然而，天有不测风云，一场突如其来的特大洪水席卷了整个村庄，家园被摧毁，庄稼被淹没，村民们惊慌失措，面临着洪水猛兽般的威胁。老张的家也被洪水冲毁了，他失去了所有的一切，但他并没有被眼前的困境击垮，而是和其他村民们一起，积极自救，互相帮助，重建家园。经过大家共同的努力，他们战胜了洪水猛兽，重建了家园，生活逐渐恢复了平静。
Long ago, in a remote mountain village, there lived a kind villager named Lao Zhang. He was hardworking and honest all his life, making a living by farming. However, the unpredictable weather caused a sudden and massive flood that swept through the entire village, destroying homes, drowning crops, and leaving villagers in panic, facing a devastating threat. Lao Zhang's house was also destroyed by the flood, and he lost everything, but he was not overwhelmed by the difficulties. Instead, he and other villagers actively helped each other rebuild their homes. Through their combined efforts, they overcame the disaster, rebuilt their homes, and gradually restored their lives to peace.
Usage
用作主语、宾语；比喻巨大的灾难或极大的危害。
Used as subject or object; refers to a great disaster or great harm.
Examples
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这场洪水猛兽般的灾难，给人民带来了巨大的损失。
zhè chǎng hóngshuǐ měngshòu bān de zāinàn, gěi rénmín dài láile jùdà de sǔnshí
This catastrophic flood brought great losses to the people.
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面对市场上的种种风险，我们必须有应对洪水猛兽的勇气和能力。
miàn duì shìchǎng shang de zhǒng zhǒng fēngxiǎn, wǒmen bìxū yǒu yìngduì hóngshuǐ měngshòu de yǒngqì hé nénglì
In the face of various risks in the market, we must have the courage and ability to cope with adversity.