No. 7,954 in Chinese
高压线
"High-voltage power line."
In a sentence
这是一条高压线,触碰它非常危险。
This is a high-voltage line; touching it is very dangerous.
Here, 高压线 refers to an electrical high-voltage line, emphasizing its context within electrical systems and its inherent danger.
在工作中,他设定了明确的高压线,任何人都不能跨越。
At work, he established clear boundaries; no one can cross them.
In this context, 高压线 metaphorically represents strict boundaries or rules implemented by someone.
他们的言论触碰到了社会的高压线,引发了广泛的讨论。
Their remarks touched on a societal taboo topic, sparking widespread discussion.
Here, 高压线 is used figuratively to describe sensitive or controversial topics within a social framework.
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