危险 - 冲突与战争

探索有关冲突和战争的英语习语，例如“武装到牙齿”和“红色区域”。

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to [hit] the dirt [短语]

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

Ex: When they heard the tornado sirens , the residents hit the dirt in their basements to stay safe .

red zone [名词]

红色区域

armed to the teeth [短语]

equipped with several weapons

Ex: He walked into the negotiation room armed to the teeth with facts , figures , and a compelling argument .

to [bust] a cap [短语]

to shoot bullets from a gun

Ex: He once busted a cap to protect his family from a potential threat .

eat (hot|my|) lead [句子]

said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun

Ex: During the heated argument , he yelled at his opponent to " shut up or eat lead . "

sitting duck [名词]

容易的目标

Ex: Leaving your car unlocked in this neighborhood is like making it a sitting duck for theft .

在这个社区不锁车就像让它成为盗窃的活靶子。

on the offensive [短语]

in the position or state of readiness for answering any attack or criticism

Ex: During the battle , the infantry was on the offensive , launching a series of coordinated attacks against enemy positions .

late unpleasantness [名词]

最近的不愉快

Ex: In their family history , they often hear stories about their ancestors ' experiences during the late unpleasantness .

在他们的家族历史中，他们经常听到关于祖先在最近的不愉快期间的经历的故事。

to [put] {sb} to the sword [短语]

to use a sword in order to murder or execute someone

Ex:

to [die] with {one's} boots on [短语]

to die while actively engaged in one's work, often in a heroic or dedicated manner

Ex: When the fearless cowboy met his end in a showdown with outlaws , he died with his boots on , just as he had always hoped .

to [blow] {one's} brains out [短语]

to shoot someone in their head and kill them

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to [let] loose {sth} [短语]

to discharge a large number of bullets or explosives

Ex: The artillery unit prepared to let loose a relentless barrage of cannon fire on the opposing forces .

to [stand] at bay [短语]

to fight one's enemies or attackers that pursue one

Ex: The small group of soldiers had to stand at bay , defending their position against a much larger enemy force .

to [duke] it out [短语]

to engage in a physical fight, typically using one's fists

Ex: In the schoolyard , the two bullies decided to duke it out after a heated argument .

危险
谨慎	构成风险	脱离危险	承担太多风险
危险与威胁	自找麻烦	冲突与战争	Violence
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