between life and death
生死关头；濒临死亡
书面/口语·描述危急情况
英文释义
being in a critical or uncertain state, typically referring to a person's health or a dangerous situation where one's life may be at risk
例句
The hiker was found between life and death after being lost for a week.
典故来源
源自古代医学和文学，形容生命处于极度危险或临界状态，常见于战争或疾病描述。