
a leap in the dark 冒險舉動
leap的意思是“跳,跳躍”。在黑暗中跳躍確實是一種冒險的舉動,因此該詞組引申為“瞎闖,冒險舉動”。例如: His move to America was a leap in the dark.(他遷居美洲是件冒險的事。)
A: Are you sure you can make profits out of the investment? 你確信這次投資一定能獲利嗎?
B: I am not sure. It’s only a leap in the dark. 我也沒有把握。這只是一次冒險。
A: And it’s the only chance for you to lead your company out of difficulties, isn’t it? 而且這也是你帶領公司走出困境的唯一的機會,是嗎?
B: Yeah. So I have to have a try. 是的。所以我必須一試。