narrow escape

短语

九死一生，幸免于难; 真玄啊

发音

UK /ˌnæɹəʊ ɪˈskeɪp/
US /ˌnæɹoʊ əˈskeɪp/
US /-ɛˈskeɪp/

词形变化

narrow escapes 复数 narrow escapes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A situation in which some danger or unfortunate circumstance is only just avoided.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 4

squeak close call close shave squeaker

上位词 2

achievement accomplishment

词源

From narrow (“having a small degree or margin”, adjective) + escape (noun).

来源：wiktionary