hang in the balance
英 /hæŋ ɪn ðə ˈbæləns/
中文釋義
處於懸而未決的狀態,可能會有好結果也可能有壞結果(可用於生活、工作或決策情境)
in a state of uncertainty with potential outcomes
常用搭配
- still hanging in the balance命懸一線
- still up in the air尚無定論
- hang by a thread岌岌可危
例句
- Her travel plans hang in the balance until she hears back.得到回覆前,她的旅行計劃都懸著。
- The whole deal hangs in the balance pending approval.整筆交易能否成還懸而未決,就等審批。