close call
复数形式
close calls
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千钧一发, 侥幸脱险
a situation where there is an equal chance for one to fail or succeed
The idiom "close call" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, and it is often used to emphasize the uncertainty or nearness of an outcome that could go either way. It underscores the idea that the outcome is finely balanced, and the margin between success and failure is very narrow.
- The company had a close call with a cyber attack, but their security measures prevented the breach.
这家公司曾与网络攻击擦肩而过，但其安全措施防止了入侵。
- The driver narrowly avoided a collision with a truck on the highway.It was a close call.
司机在高速公路上险些与一辆卡车相撞。真是千钧一发。
- The plane had a close call with another plane in the air, but the pilots managed to avoid a collision.
飞机在空中与另一架飞机发生了千钧一发的情况，但飞行员设法避免了碰撞。
- The competition was a close call, as the two finalists had an equal chance to win the championship.
比赛胜负难料，因为两位决赛选手都有同等的机会赢得冠军。
- When applying for the scholarship, it was a close call between the top students, all of whom had impressive qualifications.
申请奖学金时，这是顶尖学生之间的势均力敌的竞争，他们都有令人印象深刻的资格。
2
千钧一发, 侥幸脱险
a situation where one avoids a danger just before it is too late
The idiom "close call" originated from the concept of narrowly avoiding a dangerous or undesirable outcome, emphasizing the proximity to disaster. It is commonly used to describe a situation in which someone or something narrowly escapes harm or misfortune just before it becomes too late.
- It was a close call when the car swerved in front of us, but my quick reflexes prevented an accident.
当汽车在我们面前急转弯时，真是千钧一发，但我快速的反应避免了事故。
- The hikers had a close call with a sudden thunderstorm, but they found shelter in a cave just in time.
徒步旅行者与突如其来的雷暴擦肩而过，但他们及时在洞穴中找到了避难所。
- The company had a close call with bankruptcy, but a last-minute investor saved it from financial ruin.
公司曾与破产擦肩而过，但最后一刻的投资者将其从财务崩溃中拯救出来。
- Her diagnosis was a close call because the disease was in its early stages and could have become much worse if not detected.
她的诊断是千钧一发，因为疾病处于早期阶段，如果不被发现，可能会变得更糟。
- The pilot's skillful maneuvering averted a close call when the plane's engine failed mid-flight, ensuring the passengers' safety.
飞行员熟练的操纵避免了飞机发动机在飞行中故障时的千钧一发，确保了乘客的安全。