Question of the Day #842

“Say there's a close call, where a vehicle crosses the path of a pedestrian. We can identify these conflict hotspots,” says Ramos.

From the 27th paragraph of this article at Phoenix.gov.

  上記の文で、close callの意味は？
In the sentence above, what does "close call" mean?

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解答

意味：
英辞郎によると、

危機一髪

ただし、イディオム以外にclose callが使用されることがあるので、文面に注意する必要があります。

 

Answer

According to Merriam-Webster :

a narrow escape

   

Examples

• It was a close call, but I managed to avoid hitting the deer that ran directly in front of my car.
• 'That was a close call,' said Bess, as the boat steadied.
• It was a close call — and a warning. Times, Sunday Times (2017)
• Ultimately, he returns to deliver a triumphant performance, but it is a close call. Times, Sunday Times (2010)
• A car almost hit me while I was riding my bike. It was a close call.

   

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