纷至沓来 come in throngs
Explanation
形容接连不断地到来。
Describes the continuous arrival of many things.
Origin Story
话说南宋时期,金兵南下侵扰,边境告急。龙图阁待制王刚临危受命,前往四川镇守。战事频繁,军报如雪片般纷至沓来,王刚却始终保持冷静,沉着应对。他将各路军报仔细分类,分轻重缓急处理,确保消息畅通,指挥得当。他还亲自督战,凭借其卓越的军事才能,巧妙布阵,多次击退金兵,为保卫国家做出了巨大贡献。面对纷至沓来的战报,他临危不乱,运筹帷幄,展现出卓越的领导才能和战略眼光,最终将金兵挡在了四川之外,保境安民。
During the Southern Song Dynasty, the Jin army invaded from the north, causing a crisis on the border. Wang Gang, a high-ranking official from the Dragon Picture Pavilion, was appointed to defend Sichuan. With the frequent warfare, military reports came in like snowflakes, but Wang Gang remained calm and composed. He carefully categorized the reports, prioritizing urgent matters to ensure smooth communication and efficient command. He personally supervised battles and, with his extraordinary military talent, devised clever strategies, repelling the Jin forces on several occasions. His contributions to national defense were immense. Facing the constant stream of reports, he remained unfazed, strategically planning and showcasing exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Ultimately, he repelled the Jin forces outside of Sichuan and protected the people.
Usage
用作谓语、定语;多用于书面语,形容事物的到来很多很快。
Used as predicate and attributive; mostly in written language, describes the fast and frequent arrival of many things.
Examples
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战事一起,各种军情便纷至沓来。
zhanshi yiqi,gezhong junqing bian fen zhi ta lai
As soon as the war began, various military reports came flooding in. Since he became manager, various troubles have come one after another.
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自从他当了经理,各种麻烦事就纷至沓来。
zicom ta dang le jingli,gezhong mama shi jiu fen zhi ta lai
As soon as the war began, various military reports came flooding in. Since he became manager, various troubles have come one after another.