节骨眼

节骨眼 [jiē gu yǎn]

1. ■ [方]

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常用词组

1. ■ （关键时刻） critical juncture; at the critical moment; in the nick of time; crisis; a suitable occasion:

事情已到了节骨眼上。 The matter has been brought to a crisis.

在这节骨眼上， 他非常镇静。 He was very calm during the crisis.

你来得正是节骨眼上! You've come in the nick of time!

2. ■ （紧要环节） vital link:

做工作要抓住节骨眼儿。 Special attention should be paid to the key link in one's work.