close shave

短语

<非正>(一次)侥幸的脱险, 幸免, 千钧一发

词形变化

close shaves 复数 close shaves

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A shave that is very short or near the skin.

    He used a new razor blade for a good close shave.

  2. 2.

    A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.

    比喻

    I had a close shave with somebody who pulled out in front of me on the road, but I swerved and managed not to hit him.

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