[ chéngxiàzhīméng ] a treaty concluded with the enemy who have reached the city wall; sign a dishonourable peace as the defeated; terms accepted under duress; terms for surrender; treaty [contract] made [signed] under coercion; treaty signed below the city wall to avert destruction
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China should take advantage of today ' s opportunity rather than being forced into change at a much less convenient time 中国应该利用今天的优势而不是在将来兵临城下之时签定城下之盟。
