No. 6,285 in Chinese
快马加鞭
To work faster and with greater effort; to spur on intensively.
In a sentence
为了赶上截止日期，我们需要快马加鞭地完成任务。
To meet the deadline, we need to work swiftly and efficiently.
The phrase "快马加鞭" is used metaphorically to describe increasing the pace and effort in completing tasks, emphasizing urgency and efficiency.
快马加鞭，这位骑士迅速越过了草原。
Galloping ahead, the knight quickly crossed the grassland.
Here, "快马加鞭" may be interpreted more literally, describing the speed of a horse being spurred on, demonstrating urgency and swiftness in movement.
在讨论解决方案时，我们必须快马加鞭，避免浪费时间。
When discussing solutions, we must proceed swiftly to avoid wasting time.
In this context, "快马加鞭" metaphorically indicates the need for efficient and prompt action during discussions.
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