tightrope

名词

1. 1

   钢索、绳索

   She crossed the tightrope without a safety net below her.

   她走过钢索，下方没有任何安全网。

2. 2

   险境、如履薄冰的处境比喻，常用于 walk a tightrope

   The manager walks a tightrope between cutting costs and keeping staff.

   经理在削减成本与留住员工之间如履薄冰。