English Original
In the Warring States Period, the State of Qin besieged the capital of the State of Zhao. Duke Pingyuan of Zhao planned to personally seek assistance from the ruler of the State of Chu and wanted to select a capable companion. A man named Mao Sui volunteered.
When negotiations stalled because the ruler of Chu hesitated to send troops, Mao Sui approached him, brandishing a sword. Confronted thus, the ruler of Chu agreed to help Zhao against Qin.
This idiom means to recommend oneself.
中文翻译
战国时期，秦国包围了赵国的都城。赵国的平原君计划亲自向楚国国君求援，并想挑选一位能人同行。一位名叫毛遂的人主动请缨。
当谈判因楚王犹豫出兵而陷入僵局时，毛遂手持宝剑上前。面对此景，楚王同意帮助赵国对抗秦国。
这个成语的意思是自我推荐。