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七擒七纵    
qī qín qī zòng
英译 (English) to capture an enemy seven times and release him after each capture (with the intention to win his heart and submission forever)
释义 (paraphrase) 三国时，诸葛亮出兵南方，将当地酋长孟获捉住七次，放了七次，使他真正服输，不再为敌。比喻运用策略，使对方心服。
示例 (demonstration) 校长七擒七纵，他终于答应来我们学校上班了。