stakes are high
风险很高
口语·表达风险或后果重大
英文释义
there is a lot at risk or at stake
例句
The stakes are high in this final exam—it determines whether you graduate or not.
典故来源
源自赌博或竞赛中，下注金额或风险很大的情况，比喻关键决策或结果。