Charybdis

(noun.) (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla.

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• A great party of us were on deck smoking and making a noise, and waiting to see famous Scylla and Charybdis. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
• Nobody supposed he cared anything about an old fable like that of Scylla and Charybdis. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
• He was in the Charybdis of passion, and must perforce circle and circle ever nearer round the fatal centre. 伊丽莎白·盖斯凯尔. 南方与北方.
• Why it's Scylla and Charybdis. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.

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