piece de resistance
n
(pl pieces de resistance /,pjes dE-; pi9ZsdE-/) (French 法)
(a) (esp of creative work) the most important or impressive item (尤指创造性的工作)主要项目, 得意之作
The architect´s piece de resistance was the City Opera House. 这位建筑师的最得意之作是市歌剧院.
(b) (at a meal) the most impressive (usu the main) dish1(2) (一餐中的)主菜.