一触即发 (yī chù jí fā) — (idiom) on the verge of eruption — describes a situation so tense that a minor event could trigger a crisis or conflict

An idiom for a tense situation on the brink of exploding — the slightest touch will set it off. Used for conflicts, crises, or emotions about to erupt.

idiom
on the verge of eruption — describes a situation so tense that a minor event could trigger a crisis or conflict

예문

  • 一触即发
    Biān jìng jú shì yī chù jí fā, shuāng fāng jūn duì dōu zuò hǎo le zhàn dòu zhǔn bèi.
    The situation at the border is on the verge of eruption; both sides' armies are ready for battle.
  • 一触即发
    Tā men liǎ de guān xì yǐ jīng yī chù jí fā, suí biàn yí jù huà jiù néng chǎo qǐ lái.
    The relationship between the two is already extremely tense; just any word could start an argument.
  • 一触即发
    Yì chǎng jīn róng fēng bào yī chù jí fā, zhèng fǔ zhèng zài jǐn jí kāi huì shāng tǎo duì cè.
    A financial storm is about to break out; the government is in an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures.

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