"a brush with death" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 与死亡擦肩而过

Definition

指某人差点丧命，或突然从极其危险的情况中幸存下来。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是一个习惯用语，带有戏剧性，常用于讲故事、新闻或亲身经历中。通常表示真正接近死亡，不适用于轻微危险。

Examples

He had a brush with death after his car accident.

他在车祸后经历了**与死亡擦肩而过**。

The mountain climber survived a brush with death during the storm.

这位登山者在暴风雨中经历了**与死亡擦肩而过**，幸存下来。

After a brush with death, she appreciates life more.

经历了**与死亡擦肩而过**后，她更加珍惜生命。

He joked about his brush with death, but we could tell he was still shaken.

他开玩笑说自己的**与死亡擦肩而过**，但我们能看出来他还很受惊。

Many people who have a brush with death say it changes their outlook completely.

许多经历过**与死亡擦肩而过**的人说，这彻底改变了他们的人生态度。

Last year I had a real brush with death—I still can't believe I'm here.

去年，我真的经历了**与死亡擦肩而过**——到现在还难以置信自己还活着。