be touch-and-go be on the verge of breaking out be triggered at any moment an explosive point
The strategy was too dangerous in the explosive circumstances of the times.
在当时那种一触即发的形势下,采取那样的策略太危险了。
—— 柯林斯例句He appeared to be treating the potentially explosive situation with some sensitivity.
他似乎正小心地应对可能一触即发的局势。
—— 柯林斯例句Clearly, the situation remains delicately poised.
很明显,形势仍然一触即发。
—— 柯林斯例句Racial tension has reached boiling point .
种族间的紧张状态已达到一触即发的程度。
—— 给力词典精选Tension in the city is rapidly reaching flashpoint.
这座城市处于紧张状态,大有一触即发之势。
—— 给力词典精选