单词 | time bomb |
释义 | time bomb ―ˈtime ˌbomb noun [C usually singular] (BOMB) ► F0 a bomb containing a device that makes it explode at a particular timeThesaurus+: ↑Bombs and missilesnoun [C usually singular] (DIFFICULT SITUATION) ► F0 a situation that is likely to become difficult to deal with or control: » By ignoring the wishes of their employees, the managers are setting/creating a time bomb for themselves.» The prison governors are sitting on a time bomb (= are having to deal with a bad situation that is likely to become difficult to deal with or control).Thesaurus+: ↑Difficult situations and unpleasant experiences , ↑Accidents and disasters |
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