be on delicate ground 处于微妙境地
on dangerous ground 处于危险境地
on uncertain ground 处于不确定状态
tread carefully 谨慎行事
handle a delicate situation 处理微妙情况
1. The manager knew he was on delicate ground when discussing the employee's performance.
经理知道在讨论员工表现时自己处于敏感境地。
2. She realized she was on delicate ground and chose her words carefully.
她意识到自己处于微妙境地，因此谨慎选择措辞。
3. The company is on delicate ground because of the recent changes.
由于最近的变化，公司正处于一个微妙时期。
A: I think you are on delicate ground with this topic.
A：我认为你谈论这个话题时处于敏感境地。
B: I understand. I will be more careful with my words.
B：我明白，我会更加注意自己的措辞。
1) 表示处于需要谨慎处理的敏感状态
2) 表示某种情况存在风险或不稳定因素
3) 常用于描述关系、谈判、工作或争议中的困难局面
1. 中文释义：处于微妙、敏感或危险的境地。
e.g. He was on delicate ground when he questioned the decision.
当他质疑这个决定时，他处于敏感境地。
2. 中文释义：需要谨慎处理的情况。
e.g. Talking about personal issues can put people on delicate ground.
谈论个人问题可能会让人处于微妙状态。
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1. In a sensitive, difficult, or risky situation where careful actions or words are needed.
Synonym: in a difficult position, in a sensitive situation, on thin ice