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一鼓作气    
yī gŭ zuò qì
英译 (English) to press on to finish without letup; to get something done in one vigorous effort; to brace oneself (for a challenge, a difficult task, etc.)
释义 (paraphrase) 一鼓：第一次击鼓；作：振作；气：勇气。第一次击鼓时士气振奋。比喻趁劲头大的时候鼓起干劲，一口气把工作做完。
示例 (demonstration) 全班同学一鼓作气，很快完成了任务。