"tightrope" in Chinese (Simplified)
钢丝绳
Definition
钢丝绳是一根拉紧悬在空中的细而结实的绳索或金属丝,表演者常在马戏团上面行走。它也比喻需要小心处理的困难局面。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“tightrope” 通常指杂技表演中的实物绳索,也常比喻需要谨慎对待的棘手局面。常见说法如“walk a tightrope”(如履薄冰)。
Examples
The acrobat walked across the tightrope without falling.
杂技演员毫不掉下来地走过了**钢丝绳**。
Walking a tightrope requires great balance.
走**钢丝绳**需要极好的平衡能力。
He lost his balance and fell off the tightrope.
他失去平衡,从**钢丝绳**上掉了下来。
Raising twins sometimes feels like walking a tightrope between fun and chaos.
养双胞胎有时就像在**钢丝绳**上行走,介于快乐与混乱之间。
Negotiating the deal was a political tightrope for the mayor.
与对方谈判对市长来说是一种政治上的**钢丝绳**考验。
I'm walking a tightrope trying to keep both sides happy at work.
我在公司尽量让双方都满意,就像走在**钢丝绳**上一样。