close call / kloʊs /

千钧一发千钧一发的时刻千钧一发之际近距离接触

close call 的定义

n. 名词 noun
  1. a narrow escape from danger or trouble.

close call 近义词

n. 名词 noun

narrow escape

更多close call例句

  1. In the broader context of humanity’s fight against infectious disease, it’s fair to think of the coronavirus as a close call.
  2. There were close calls, low moments and embarrassing predicaments, such as Denver having to play without a quarterback.
  3. What started as a peaceful morning of kayaking turned into a close call for two friends at Avila Beach.
  4. Based on polling, it’s a close call whether it garners the 60 percent of the vote necessary to pass.
  5. Avalanche professionals also share stories of close calls and mistakes to gather more data and learn how to prevent future fatalities.
  6. Hopefully not overly close, but we talk about it in the episode how similar it is.
  7. The two strengthened ties over the years and now Krauss considers Epstein a “close” and “considerate” friend.
  8. Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.
  9. I got to work on all of it—and Epstein kept close tabs on me.
  10. So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.
  11. Squinty could look out, but the slats were as close together as those in a chicken coop, and the little pig could not get out.
  12. On the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.
  13. Everything is topsy-turvy in Europe according to our moral ideas, and they don't have what we call "men" over here.
  14. It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.
  15. In the close relation and affection of these last days, the sense of alienation and antagonism faded from both their hearts.