| 词组 | when the chips are down |
| 释义 | when the chips are downadv.informal When the winner and loser of a bet or a game are decided; at the most important or dangerous time. 〖非正式〗在决定输赢之时；在危急关头；在关键时刻。◆ When the chips were down, the two countries decided not to have war.在危急关头，两国决定不开战。 |
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