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close call

/klohs/US // kloʊs //

千钧一发,千钧一发的时刻,千钧一发之际,近距离接触

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Definitions

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

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Examples

  • In the broader context of humanity’s fight against infectious disease, it’s fair to think of the coronavirus as a close call.

  • There were close calls, low moments and embarrassing predicaments, such as Denver having to play without a quarterback.

  • What started as a peaceful morning of kayaking turned into a close call for two friends at Avila Beach.

  • Based on polling, it’s a close call whether it garners the 60 percent of the vote necessary to pass.

  • Avalanche professionals also share stories of close calls and mistakes to gather more data and learn how to prevent future fatalities.

  • Hopefully not overly close, but we talk about it in the episode how similar it is.

  • The two strengthened ties over the years and now Krauss considers Epstein a “close” and “considerate” friend.

  • Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.

  • I got to work on all of it—and Epstein kept close tabs on me.

  • So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.

  • 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.

  • On the upper part of the stem the whorls are very close together, but they are more widely separated at the lower portion.

  • Everything is topsy-turvy in Europe according to our moral ideas, and they don't have what we call "men" over here.

  • It was close upon twelve o'clock, and the "Rooms" had been open to the public for two hours.

  • In the close relation and affection of these last days, the sense of alienation and antagonism faded from both their hearts.