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derogbe on tenterhooks; have one's heart in one's mouth; be in great terror
他对考试结果感到提心吊胆。
He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.
每次飞机着陆,她都会提心吊胆。
She has her heart in her mouth every time the plane lands.
他们的做法老是叫我提心吊胆。
What they are planning keeps me awake at night.
他们提心吊胆,生怕遭到劫匪的袭击。
They went in fear of attack by marauding bands.
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