high wire
noun
Definitions of high wire noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
A tightly stretched wire or rope fixed high above the ground, used as a platform for someone to walk across as a form of entertainment.
高空鋼索
Having trained as a trapeze artist since childhood, she was quickly able to navigate the high wire.
她從小接受空中飛人訓練,很快就能在高空鋼索上行走。
The Aguilar brothers performed their high wire act 25 feet above the arena floor.
阿吉拉爾兄弟在競技場25英尺高的高空鋼索上表演。
The circus performer demonstrated incredible balance and skill on the high wire.
馬戲團表演者在高空鋼索上展現了驚人的平衡和技巧。
- Singular(單數)
A situation that involves a significant amount of risk or uncertainty.
高風險情境
Many individuals confidently navigate the high wire of financial decisions without a safety net.
許多人自信地在沒有安全網的情況下應對財務決策的高風險情境。
The business has been operating in a high-risk state for the past few months.
這家企業在過去幾個月一直處於高風險狀態。
The startup was walking a high wire in a very competitive market.
這家新創公司在競爭激烈的市場中如履薄冰。