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tightrope
tight·rope T0211700 (tīt′rōp′)n.1. A tightly stretched rope or a wire, on which acrobats perform high above the ground.2. An extremely precarious course or situation.tightrope (ˈtaɪtˌrəʊp) n1. a rope or cable stretched taut above the ground on which acrobats walk or perform balancing feats2. to be in a difficult situation that demands careful and considered behaviourtight•rope (ˈtaɪtˌroʊp)
n. 1. a rope or wire cable, stretched tight, on which acrobats perform feats of balancing. 2. a risky or delicate situation. [1795–1805] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  tightrope - tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the groundhigh wire - a tightrope very high above the groundrope - a strong line |
Translationstight (tait) adjective1. fitting very or too closely. I couldn't open the box because the lid was too tight; My trousers are too tight. 緊的 紧的2. stretched to a great extent; not loose. He made sure that the ropes were tight. 繃緊的，牢固的 绷紧的，牢固的 3. (of control etc) strict and very careful. She keeps (a) tight control over her emotions. 嚴格的 严格的4. not allowing much time. We hope to finish this next week but the schedule's a bit tight. (時間)緊的 （时间）紧的 adverb (also ˈtightly) closely; with no extra room or space. The bags were packed tight / tightly packed. 裝緊地，擠滿地 装紧地，挤满地 -tight sealed so as to keep (something) in or out, as in airtight, *watertight (構成形容詞)表示「...密封的」 ...密封的 ˈtighten verb to make or become tight or tighter. 繃緊 绷紧ˈtightness noun 緊密，堅固 紧密，不渗透性 tights noun plural a close-fitting (usually nylon or woollen) garment covering the feet, legs and body to the waist. She bought three pairs of tights. 緊身衣褲 紧身衣裤ˌtight-ˈfisted adjective mean and ungenerous with money. a tight-fisted employer. 吝嗇的 吝啬的ˈtightrope noun a tightly-stretched rope or wire on which acrobats balance. (供雜技等演員走索用的)繃索 （供杂技等演员走索用的）绷索 a tight corner/spot a difficult position or situation. His refusal to help put her in a tight corner/spot. 處境困難 处境困难tighten one's belt to make sacrifices and reduce one's standard of living. If the economy gets worse, we shall just have to tighten our belts. 勒緊褲帶，節約度日 勒紧裤带，节约度日 tightrope
walk a tightropeTo do something that requires extreme care and precision; to navigate a situation that allows very little or no error. Since there's been talk of layoffs, I've been walking a tightrope at work to prove how valuable I am.See also: tightrope, walkbe walking a tightropeTo be doing something very carefully. Since there's been talk of layoffs, I've been walking a tightrope at work to prove how valuable I am.See also: tightrope, walkingwalk a tightropeFig. to be in a situation where one must be very cautious. I've been walking a tightrope all day. I need to relax. Our business is about to fail. We've been walking a tightrope for three months.See also: tightrope, walkwalk a tightropeAlso, be on a tightrope. Take or be on a very precarious course, as in A university press must walk a tightrope to publish scholarly books and still make money , or The general was on a tightrope as to whether he should advance or retreat. This idiom transfers the balancing act performed by tightrope or high-wire acrobats to other concerns. [First half of 1900s] See also: tightrope, walkbe walking a tightrope COMMON If someone is walking a tightrope, they are in a difficult situation where a small mistake could cause failure, especially because they are trying to deal with two opposing things or groups of people. He is walking a tightrope between the young activists and the more traditional members within the democracy movement. He knows he is walking a tightrope on just how big his company can grow before the public turns against it. Note: You can call someone's attempt to deal with this type of situation a tightrope walk. The strategy is something of a tightrope walk.See also: tightrope, walkingtread/walk a ˈtightrope, be on a ˈtightrope be in a situation where you must act very carefully: I’m walking a tightrope at the moment; one more mistake and I might lose my job.A tightrope is a rope high up in the air that an acrobat walks along at a circus.See also: tightrope, tread, walkEncyclopediaSeetightFinancialSeeTighttightrope
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