at stake
存在危险、损失或失败的可能性
口语·书面语·表示风险或利害攸关
英文释义
Something of value or importance that could be gained or lost
例句
Millions of dollars are at stake in this business deal, so we must be careful.
典故来源
源自赌博术语，指赌注被放在赌桌上（stake原意为木桩或赌注），引申为重要事物面临风险或损失。