Dec 12, 2008 08:46
15 yrs ago
English英语 term

on the line

English英语译成Chinese汉语 社会科学 社会科学、社会学、伦理学等
Unlike politically-appointed board members, independent directors are often recruited to provide objective guidance. They may be more prone to act since their legitimacy and reputations are on the line.

Proposed translations

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14分钟
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因为他们不会拿自己的身份和名誉来冒险

On the line , 中国的“走钢丝”用来形容这个比较形象一些
Peer comment(s):

agree Helen Li
4分钟
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "谢谢各位! 最后决定译为:易受损害 取“in a vulnerable position”之释义,整句译文如下: 由于他们的合法性和声誉易受损害,他们可能更倾向于采取行动。"
12分钟

处于危险中

习语
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13分钟

处于危险状态

in jeopardy
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26分钟

搭上了(自己的身份和名誉)

on the line = to risk something 冒着(失去/害/丢/毁掉名誉)的风险

这里可以翻译为“因为他们搭上了自己的身份和名誉”
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