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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。 |