tightrope
n
1 rope stretched tightly high above the ground, on which acrobats perform (供杂技演员表演用的) 紧的绳索或钢丝
[attrib 作定语]
a tightrope walker 走钢丝的演员.
2 (idm 习语) tread/walk a `tightrope have to act in a situation which allowslittle scope for manoeuvre and in which an exact balance must be preserved 无甚回旋余地需小心权衡行事.
🗣️ 情景例句
Go for the first prize! i know you are good enough.
争取拿头奖,我知道你行。
A good dog deserves a good bone.
有劳得奖。
He had spotted a tiny bottle at the bottom of my case and he pounced on it with delight.