hang by a thread

hang by a thread的音标为[hæŋ bɪ ˈθraɪd]，基本翻译为“悬在一条线上，岌岌可危；命在旦夕”，速记技巧为“线”代表“悬”。

hang by a thread的英文词源为：

“hang” 来自古英语 “haengian” ，意为悬挂。

“thread” 来自拉丁语 “threadius” ，意为线。

hang by a thread的意思是“悬在一线之上”，比喻情况十分危险。

变化形式：单数形式一般不变化，但当表示一系列事件时，可以加-s或-es。

相关单词：

1. threadline - n. 细线，线索

2. suspense - n. 悬念，焦虑

3. fragile - adj. 易碎的，脆弱的

4. precarious - adj. 危险的，不稳固的

5. threadbare - adj. 破旧的，磨损严重的

6. threadworm - n. 线虫，蛔虫

7. threadlike - adj. 线状的，细长的

8. threadwork - n. 刺绣，细线编织

9. thread-the-needle - n. 一种游戏，需要技巧和耐心

10. thread-of-life - n. 生命线，救命线

hang by a thread的情况十分危险，需要时刻保持警惕和谨慎。同时，它也提醒我们要珍惜生命中的每一个瞬间，不要轻易放弃。

常用短语：

1. hang on by a thread

2. hang by a thread of hope

3. hang by a thread of courage

4. hang by a thread of faith

5. hang by a thread of thinness

6. hang on tightly by a thread

7. hang on with all one"s might by a thread

例句：

1. She is hanging by a thread of hope that her son will be found alive.

2. They are hanging by a thread of courage, hoping that the problem will be resolved soon.

3. He is hanging by a thread of faith that his company will be saved.

4. She is hanging by a thread of thinness, trying to keep up her appearance for her friends.

5. We are hanging on tightly by a thread, waiting for the outcome of the negotiation.

6. He is hanging on with all his might by a thread, trying to keep his job.

英文小作文：

Life can sometimes feel like hanging by a thread, with every moment full of uncertainty and possibility. We all face moments when things seem to be falling apart, when our world seems to be crumbling around us, but it"s in those moments that we must hold on tightly, trusting in our resilience and the strength within ourselves.

We may feel like we"re hanging by a thread, but we must remember that every thread has the potential to become a strong rope, if we only believe in ourselves and persevere through the tough times. In the end, it"s not the circumstances that define us, but how we handle them. So, even when things seem dark and hopeless, remember to hold on tightly to your dreams, to your beliefs, and to each other. For it"s in those moments of uncertainty and possibility that we truly find our strength and our resilience.