柯林斯英汉双解大词典
tightrope /ˈtaɪtˌrəʊp/
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N-COUNT A tightrope is a tightly stretched piece of rope on which someone balances and performs tricks in a circus. (马戏团表演用的)绷索; 钢丝
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2.
N-COUNT You can use tightrope in expressions such as walk a tightrope and live on a tightrope to indicate that someone is in a difficult situation and has to be very careful about what they say or do. (走)钢丝; 比喻处境艰难，必须小心行事 [usu sing]
例：The movie tries to walk a tightrope between drama and comedy but fails at both.
该电影试图在故事剧和喜剧间走钢丝，但却两头都不就。
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它在紧拉的绳索上跳舞。
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Simple tASks, such AS getting her ticket stamped, her luggage weighed, had to be carried out carefully AS a walk on a tight rope.
一些极其简单的事，拿车票签证，行李过磅等小事，都必须象走钢丝一样小心翼翼地去做。
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I have to admit that dealing with the delicate and touchy relationship with my parents is like walking a tight rope, but it's worth my efforts.
我不得不承认处理父亲与母亲之间微妙和棘手的关系像是在走钢丝绳。但所有的努力都很值得。
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