单词when the chips are down
na.: 万不得已的时候
网络: 紧急关头；危急时；在你最无助
adv.at the crucial momentwhen push comes to shove
You should choose your partner very carefully, for you are likely to be very dependent on her, particularly when the chips are down.
你应该非常谨慎地选择伴侣，因为特别是在紧要关头，你可能非常依赖她。
It proved that when the chips are down in finance , those that lose the least become the new winners .
当金融业遭受重大损失之时，损失最小的就成为了新赢家。
We"re always here for you when the chips are down. You know you can count on us.
在你无助的时候我们可以支持你。你们可以信赖我们。
James always appears to be undecided, but when the chips are down he makes up his mind and unswervingly acts on his decision.
詹姆斯总是表现得犹豫不决，但到关键时刻他下得了决心，并且坚定地按自己的决定行事。
I wish to see who can still fight when the chips are down.
我想看看谁可以在危急的情况下争持战争。
Harold complains quite a lot, but when the chips are down he always defends his company and is really very loyal.
哈罗德常常抱怨不断，但在紧急关头，他总是护卫着他的公司，他的确非常忠诚。
So freedom, discourse and debate are only acceptable during times of relative Peace, but when the chips are down the censorship comes out?
这样的自由、言论和讨论仅在相对和平的时期是可接受的，但紧急关头时审查制度就出现了吗？
The challenge of adequately presenting yourself is harder when the chips are down and you really need it done right now.
经常展现自己比在危机时刻你真的需要马上展现自己是个更困难的挑战。
Treat your time as a commodity and you"ll have a better chance of taking advantage of it when the chips are down.
如果弄错了，你有二次机改正。把你的时间看作商品，那么当筹码低的时候你就有好机会充分利用它了。
When the chips are down, u have to rely on your family for support.
当你最无助的时候，家是给你支持的地方。