Definition
in a position where one is responsible for important or difficult things; under pressure and scrutiny.
担負重責或面對困難的角色
After the project failed, he found himself in the hot seat, having to explain the situation to senior management.
在項目失敗後，他發現自己處於風口浪尖，不得不向高層管理人員解釋情況。
As the company's new CEO, she's in the hot seat and must make key decisions quickly.
作為公司的新任CEO，她處於風口浪尖，必須迅速做出關鍵決策。
During the debate, he found himself in the hot seat, constantly being questioned.
在辯論期間，他發現自己處於風口浪尖，不斷受到質疑。