touch-and-go
US /ˌtʌtʃ.ənˈɡoʊ/
UK /ˌtʌtʃ.ənˈɡoʊ/
形容词
危急的, 不确定的, 冒险的
uncertain or critical; risky
示例:
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The patient's condition was touch-and-go for several days.
病人的情况几天来一直危急。
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It was touch-and-go whether they would make it to the airport on time.
他们能否及时赶到机场,情况危急。