walk/tread a tightrope
US /wɔːk/tred ə ˈtaɪtroʊp/
UK /wɔːk/tred ə ˈtaɪtroʊp/
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走钢丝, 如履薄冰
to be in a difficult situation where a small mistake could have serious consequences
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The government is walking a tightrope between economic growth and environmental protection.
政府在经济增长和环境保护之间走钢丝。
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As a diplomat, he often has to tread a tightrope in international negotiations.
作为一名外交官，他经常不得不在国际谈判中走钢丝。