high wire

noun

UK/ˈhaɪ ˌwaɪəʳ/
US/ˈhaɪ ˌwaɪr/

Definitions of high wire noun

  1. 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。

  2. 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。