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close to the wind

/kləʊz tə ðə wɪnd/

翻译: 习语,指冒风险、危险行事,或处于法律或体面允许的边缘。

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/kləʊz tə ðə wɪnd/C1informal
  • zh习语,指冒风险、危险行事,或处于法律或体面允许的边缘。

An idiomatic expression meaning to act in a way that is risky, dangerous, or barely within the limits of what is legal or acceptable.

  1. Risky or dangerous behaviorC1informalbritish

    To act in a way that is nearly illegal, dishonest, or dangerous.

    zh冒险或危险的行为

    • His business practices are sailing close to the wind.
    • She was sailing close to the wind by not declaring her income.
    • The politician's comments were close to the wind and could cause a scandal.
  2. Sailing termC2formal

    To sail as directly into the wind as possible, which is a risky maneuver.

    zh紧风航行

    • The captain sailed close to the wind to avoid the rocks.
    • Sailing close to the wind requires great skill and precision.
    • They were forced to sail close to the wind during the storm.