秣马厉兵厉兵秣马；秣马利兵mò mǎ lì bīngfeed the horses and sharpen the weapons—make active preparations for war; make army combat ready; prepare for battle
❍ 他访问边界归来的印象是，双方都在～。After he returned from a visit to the boundary,he was under such an impression that both sides were preparing for battle. 秣马厉兵mo ma li bingfeed the horses and sharpen the weapons—prepare for battle |