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hair's breadth

极短的距离 jíduǎnde jùlí

Usage examples with hair's breadth

by a hair's breadth

险些 xiǎnxiē

to a hair's breadth

精确地 jīngquède

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

At 27pc, it is within a hair's breadth of the lead party. www.independent.ie

A hair's breadth was, and still is, informally, a very small measurement. en.wikipedia.org

In 1900, the race was within a hair's breadth of disappearing, with only 19 riders at the start. en.wikipedia.org

However, small and relative differences are of decisive importance for winning or losing by a hair's breadth. en.wikipedia.org

The perfect skating game remains just a tiny hair's breadth out of reach, but if you are not satisfied with your purchase of this game, head examinations are recommended. en.wikipedia.org

For five years they have been applauding their victories and agonising with them when only a hair's breadth separated them from the ultimate prize. www.mayonews.ie

Melting icebergs are causing sea levels to rise, scientists have discovered, but only by a hair's breadth every year. www.telegraph.co.uk

My eye was saved by a hair's breadth. www.ndtv.com

A nuclear war is averted by a hair's breadth. en.wikipedia.org

He needs the tape: he is just a hair's breadth away. en.wikipedia.org

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