knife edge
US /ˈnaɪf ˌɛdʒ/
UK /ˈnaɪf ˌɛdʒ/
名詞
刀刃上, 危急關頭
a situation of extreme tension, danger, or uncertainty
範例:
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The negotiations were on a knife edge, with either success or failure possible.
談判處於刀刃上，成功或失敗都有可能。
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The company's future hung on a knife edge after the financial crisis.
金融危機後，公司的未來懸於一線之間。