| 释义 |
out on a limb
1．in a dangerous position处境危险
*The company overextended itself and was soon out on a limb．该公司扩展得太快，很快便陷入困境。
*You'll be putting yourself out on a limb if you undertake to defend such an unpopular act．如果你同意为这样一种不得人心的行为作辩护，就会使自己陷于困境。
2．with one's beliefs and opinions openly stated公开发表
*The President went out on a limb and supported a foreign aid bill that many people were against．总统公开表示自己的见解，对许多人反对的援外法案表示支持。 |