"fine line" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 细微的界限
• 微妙的区别

Definition

两个本质上接近但并不完全相同的事物之间很小或微妙的区别。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于比喻，强调两者之间的微妙区别，如“善意”和“过度控制”间的区别。典型结构：'There's a fine line between X and Y.' 正式和口语中都常见。

Examples

There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.

自信和傲慢之间有一条**细微的界限**。

It's a fine line between helping and interfering.

帮助和干涉之间有**细微的界限**。

Teachers walk a fine line between being friendly and being too strict.

老师在友好和严厉之间总是走在**细微的界限**上。

It’s such a fine line—one joke and the mood could totally change.

就是一条**细微的界限**—开个玩笑，气氛就完全不一样了。

He tends to cross that fine line between being honest and being rude.

他常常跨过**细微的界限**，从坦诚变为无礼。

There’s a fine line between taking a risk and making a reckless decision.

冒险和鲁莽决定之间有一条**细微的界限**。