tight
rope
复数形式
tightropes
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绷紧的绳索, 走钢丝
tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
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钢丝, 微妙的处境
a situation where one must navigate carefully to avoid problems or failure
- Negotiating the peace treaty was like walking a tightrope, requiring careful balance between conflicting demands.
谈判和平条约就像走钢丝，需要在相互冲突的要求之间保持谨慎的平衡。
- As a manager, she often feels like she's on a tightrope, trying to keep both her employees and the executives satisfied.
作为一名经理，她经常感觉自己像是在走钢丝，试图让员工和高管都满意。
- As a parent of teenagers, he often feels he's on a tightrope, setting boundaries while fostering independence.
作为青少年的父母，他经常感觉自己像是在走钢丝，在设定界限的同时培养独立性。
- The CEO walked a tightrope in the merger talks, ensuring the deal benefited both companies without causing unrest.
首席执行官在合并谈判中走钢丝，确保交易使两家公司受益而不会引起动荡。
- Handling the media while maintaining privacy is a tightrope act for many celebrities.
在处理媒体的同时保持隐私对许多名人来说是一种走钢丝 (tightrope) 的行为。