tightrope

['taitrəup]

n.拉紧的绳索, 极其危险的处境

例句与用法：

The children are breathless as they watch the tightrope act.

孩子们在看走绳索表演时呼吸都屏住了。

The tightrope walker had us on tenterhooks until her reached the safety of the other side.

在那位走钢丝者安全到达另一边前，我们都一直提心吊胆。

The audience held its/their breath as the acrobat walked along the tightrope.

杂技演员在钢丝绳上表演时，观众们屏息观看。

The watchers held their breath as the acrobat crossed the tightrope.

当卖艺者走过绷索时，观众都屏住了呼吸。

详细释义：

n.

1. 绷索

2. 危险的处境