确定性和可能性 - Uncertainty

探索关于不确定性的英语习语，例如“有第二想法”和“太接近以至于无法决定”。

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too close to call [短语]

almost impossible to predict who will win and who will lose, particularly in a competition

Ex: In the election , the two leading candidates were neck and neck in the polls , making it too close to call a clear winner .

a question mark [hang] over {sth} [短语]

a feeling of uncertainty and doubt about something

Ex: The mysterious disappearance of the artifact left a question mark hanging over the museum 's security measures .

to [set|put] the record straight [短语]

to correct a false story, misunderstanding, or incorrect belief by giving the true facts

Ex: Let me put the record straight — I never agreed to that deal .

you never know [句子]

used to say that even if the happening of something is unlikely, it is not impossible

Ex: You never know , she might change her mind .

gray area [名词]

灰色地带

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

当涉及到环境法规时，有一个灰色地带，经济利益与生态问题在这里发生冲突。

to [have] second thoughts [短语]

to start doubting a decision and begin to wonder whether it is the right or best thing to do

Ex: After accepting the job offer , he had second thoughts about relocating to a new city and leaving behind his friends .

(shot|stab) in the dark [短语]

an attempt to guess or do something without having sufficient information or knowing the consequences

Ex: When it came to choosing a career path , she made a stab in the dark and ended up finding her true passion .

in the balance [短语]

used to refer to something that is in an uncertain state

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to [be] (anyone's|anybody's) (guess|call) [短语]

to be difficult or almost impossible to predict the outcome of a situation or event

Ex: Given the unpredictable nature of the stock market , it 's anyone 's call whether the company 's shares will rise or fall tomorrow .

to [take] {sth} with a grain of salt [短语]

to only accept a part of something or not take it seriously at all

Ex:

wild card [名词]

外卡

Ex:

比赛中包含一个外卡条目给活动带来了不可预测的元素。

rope of sand [短语]

a thing that is nowhere as good or strong as it appears

Ex: The fragile peace agreement between the two warring nations resembled a rope of sand , shattered by the slightest provocation .

under a cloud of suspicion [短语]

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: He remained under a cloud of suspicion despite denying all allegations .

how long is a piece of string [句子]

used to say that it is impossible to answer a question concerning the size, length, or amount of something

Ex:

give or take [短语]

used to say that the amount mentioned might be a little more or less than the exact amount

Ex: The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM , give or take a few minutes for potential delays .

neck and neck [短语]

used to describe a situation where no clear advantage or resolution has emerged, leaving the final result uncertain

Ex: The debate ended up being neck and neck , as neither side could definitively prove its point .

neither fish nor fowl [短语]

used to describe a person or thing that is hard to describe or classify

Ex: The new hybrid car model is neither fish nor fowl ; it does n't strictly belong to the electric or gasoline categories .

dog's chance [名词]

狗的机会

Ex:

考虑到团队缺乏经验，他们赢得冠军的狗的机会微乎其微，但他们却逆袭成功。

to [twist|swing|hang] in the wind [短语]

(of a person) to be in a state of uncertainty or confusion

Ex: Meanwhile , her New York career hangs in the wind as it seems she 's about to be passed over for a huge promotion .

确定性和可能性
Certainty	Uncertainty	不太可能的情况	不可能
运气与机会	Possibility	Likelihood	期望
Unexpected	Unbelievable	确定或不可避免