Rubicon
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What Does Rubicon Mean?
- 鲁比孔 (Lǔbǐkǒn)
Rubicon Pronunciation
/ˈruːbɪkən/
Rubicon Definition
noun
Definition
A boundary or limit that, once crossed, commits a person to a course of action.
In ZH
一个边界或限制，一旦跨越，就使一个人承诺采取某种行动。
How to Use Rubicon in a Sentence
- Crossing the Rubicon meant there was no turning back.
- She felt that signing the contract was her Rubicon.
- In his speech, he described the decision as crossing the Rubicon.
- Once you start a business, you have crossed your Rubicon.
- This project is our Rubicon; we will fully commit to it.
Cultural Notes
The term 'Rubicon' originates from the Rubicon River in Italy, famously crossed by Julius Caesar in 49 BC, which symbolized a point of no return.