close call
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/klˈoʊs kˈɔːl/
British pronunciation
/klˈəʊs kˈɔːl/

"close call"的定义和意义

Close call
01

千钧一发, 险情

a situation where there is an equal chance for one to fail or succeed
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The company had a close call with a cyber attack, but their security measures prevented the breach.
这家公司在一次千钧一发的情况下遭遇了网络攻击,但他们的安全措施阻止了泄露。
The driver narrowly avoided a collision with a truck on the highway.
司机在高速公路上险些与一辆卡车发生碰撞。这真是千钧一发,险情。
02

险象环生, 千钧一发

a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late
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It was a close call when the car swerved in front of us, but my quick reflexes prevented an accident.
当汽车突然在我们面前急转时,那真是险象环生,千钧一发,但我迅速的反应避免了一场事故。
The hikers had a close call with a sudden thunderstorm, but they found shelter in a cave just in time.
这些徒步旅行者与突如其来的雷暴险象环生,千钧一发,但他们及时在洞穴中找到了庇护。
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