"irons in the fire" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 多项事务同时进行

Definition

“irons in the fire” 意味着同时参与多个项目、任务或机会。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该短语为非正式习语，常用于商务、求职或描述一个人同时处理多件事。既可表达能力强，也可能提醒不要承担太多。

Examples

I have several irons in the fire right now at work.

我现在工作中有好几个**项目同时进行**。

She likes having many irons in the fire to stay busy.

她喜欢让自己同时有很多**事情在做**来保持忙碌。

Do you have any other irons in the fire if this plan fails?

如果这个计划失败，你还有其他**备选方案**吗？

Between her side business and studying, she definitely has a few irons in the fire.

她又创业又学习，确实有不少**事务同时进行**。

He likes to keep a few irons in the fire just in case one doesn't work out.

他喜欢手上留几项**机会**，以防有一个不成功。

It's smart not to put all your eggs in one basket—have a few irons in the fire.

明智的人不会只押宝在一件事上，而是会有几项**备选事务**。