临危受命

lín wēi shòu mìng

释义

1. (idiom) to take on a leadership role at a time of crisis

临危受命 的构成词

• 受 shòu: to receive
• 命 mìng: life
• 临 lín: to face
• 危 wēi: danger
• 受命 shòu mìng: ordained or appointed to a post
• 临危 lín wēi: dying (from illness)