"on shaky ground" in Chinese (Simplified)
处于不稳定的境地立场不稳
Definition
处于脆弱、不确定或有风险的处境,通常有失败或出现问题的可能。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个比较口语化的表达,既可用于字面意思,也常用于比喻不稳定的情况,如工作、关系、计划等。有点像中文的“如履薄冰”或“处于危险境地”。不适用于正式或法律文书。
Examples
The company is on shaky ground after losing its biggest client.
公司失去最大客户后,正**处于不稳定的境地**。
His explanation was on shaky ground and nobody believed him.
他的解释**立场不稳**,没有人相信他。
The project is on shaky ground because of budget cuts.
由于预算削减,这个项目**处于不稳定的境地**。
After last week's argument, their friendship is on shaky ground.
上周吵架后,他们的友谊**岌岌可危**。
If you keep skipping class, your grades will be on shaky ground.
如果你继续逃课,你的成绩就会**不稳定**了。
That theory sounds interesting, but it's on shaky ground without more evidence.
这个理论听起来很有趣,但没有更多证据就**站不住脚**。