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tightrope walking

/ˈtaɪtrəʊp ˌwɔːkɪŋ/

翻译: 在拉紧的绳索或钢丝上行走,通常作为马戏表演或杂技节目;也用于比喻义,指小心谨慎地应对危险或棘手的局面。

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/ˈtaɪtrəʊp ˌwɔːkɪŋ/B2formalsport
  • zh在拉紧的绳索或钢丝上行走,通常作为马戏表演或杂技节目;也用于比喻义,指小心谨慎地应对危险或棘手的局面。

The act of walking along a tightly stretched rope or wire, typically performed as a circus act or acrobatic feat; also used figuratively to describe navigating a risky or delicate situation with great care.

  1. Acrobatic performanceB2formal

    The act of walking along a tightly stretched rope or wire, usually at a height, as a form of entertainment or circus act.

    zh走钢丝

    • Tightrope walking requires incredible balance and concentration.
    • The performer amazed the audience with his tightrope walking act.
    • She has been practicing tightrope walking since she was a child.
  2. Metaphorical situationC1informal

    A situation that requires careful and cautious behavior to avoid failure or disaster.

    zh走钢丝

    • Managing the budget this year feels like tightrope walking.
    • His political career is a constant tightrope walking between different interest groups.
    • Negotiating the peace deal was a delicate tightrope walking act.