hang in the balance
英 /hæŋ ɪn ðə ˈbæləns/
中文释义
处于悬而未决的状态,可能会有好结果也可能有坏结果(可用于生活、工作或决策情境)
in a state of uncertainty with potential outcomes
常用搭配
- still hanging in the balance命悬一线
- still up in the air尚无定论
- hang by a thread岌岌可危
例句
- Her travel plans hang in the balance until she hears back.得到回复前,她的旅行计划都悬着。
- The whole deal hangs in the balance pending approval.整笔交易能否成还悬而未决,就等审批。