"teetering" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 搖搖欲墜
• 搖擺不定

Definition

處於不穩定狀態，可能隨時倒下或崩潰，也指接近做決定或改變的狀態。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於形容物體或人不穩（如'teetering on the edge'），也可比喻處於危險、猶豫或變動的情境。多用於口語和生動表達。

Examples

The glass was teetering on the edge of the table.

杯子在桌子邊緣**搖搖欲墜**。

She was teetering as she learned to ride a bike.

她學騎自行車時一直在**搖擺不定**。

The chair is teetering, be careful.

椅子在**搖搖欲墜**，小心點。

She’s teetering on the edge of making a big decision.

她正**搖擺不定**，快要做出重大決定。

The company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.

公司正**搖搖欲墜**，瀕臨破產。

He kept teetering between telling the truth and keeping quiet.

他一直在**搖擺不定**，是說實話還是保持沉默。