| 释义 |
危在旦夕 [- zài dàn xī]on the verge of death or destruction; at death's door; be at the last gasp; be in deadly danger; be not worth a day's purchase; be now a mere question of hours; Danger may come any day [time].; Death is expected at any moment.; in imminent danger; One may die in the morning or at night.; The danger lies between morning and evening — death is imminent. |