on the ropes片语

片语

1. 1

   陷入困境、濒临失败、摇摇欲坠口语

   The company is on the ropes after losing its biggest client.

   失去最大的客户之后，这家公司已经摇摇欲坠。

2. 2

   被逼到围绳边、濒临落败拳击

   The champion had his opponent on the ropes by the third round.

   到了第三回合，冠军已把对手逼到围绳边。