put/lay something on the line

相關詞: line

成語

Definition

  1. To risk something of value or importance.

    冒險

    • He had to put his reputation on the line to complete the task.

      他不得不将自己的声誉押上,以完成这项任务。

    • She put her career on the line to stand by her friend.

      她冒着职业生涯的风险来支持她的朋友。

    • The scientist put his funding on the line to prove his theory.

      这位科学家押上了他的资金来证明他的理论。