high wire

名詞

UK/ˈhaɪ ˌwaɪəʳ/
US/ˈhaɪ ˌwaɪr/

定義 high wire 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    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.

    高空钢索

    • Having trained as a trapeze artist since childhood, she was quickly able to navigate the high wire.

      她从小接受空中飞人训练,很快就能在高空钢索上行走。

    • The Aguilar brothers performed their high wire act 25 feet above the arena floor.

      阿吉拉尔兄弟在竞技场25英尺高的高空钢索上表演。

    • The circus performer demonstrated incredible balance and skill on the high wire.

      马戏团表演者在高空钢索上展现了惊人的平衡和技巧。

  2. Singular(单数)

    A situation that involves a significant amount of risk or uncertainty.

    高风险情境

    • Many individuals confidently navigate the high wire of financial decisions without a safety net.

      许多人在没有安全网的情况下自信地应对财务决策的高风险情境。

    • The business has been operating in a high-risk state for the past few months.

      这家企业在过去几个月一直处于高风险状态。

    • The startup was walking a high wire in a very competitive market.

      这家初创公司在竞争激烈的市场中如履薄冰。