on the bubble

出場できるか微妙な状態にある

大会に出られるかどうかが、他の選手の成績次第である。

やさしい英語で： Possibly able to enter a competition, depending on how other competitors perform.

• Our team is on the bubble.
• They were on the bubble while waiting for the other results.
• Two clubs remain on the bubble for the playoffs.

よく使う表現： be on the bubble, still on the bubble

予選通過の最下位にいる

大会に出られる最後の順位にいて、その座を失うおそれがある。

やさしい英語で： In the last available place for entering a competition, with a risk of losing that place.

• The driver is on the bubble.
• She was on the bubble until another racer beat her time.
• He remains on the bubble with two qualifying runs left.

よく使う表現： be on the bubble, remain on the bubble

先行きが危うい、存続が危ぶまれる

成功できるか、または存続できるかが危うい状態にある。

やさしい英語で： In a situation where success or survival is uncertain.

• The project is on the bubble.
• Low ratings left the show on the bubble.
• Our proposal is still on the bubble ahead of tomorrow’s vote.

類義語： in doubt, in jeopardy

よく使う表現： be on the bubble, put on the bubble

泡の表面に

液体中や薄い液膜に包まれた、小さな空気やガスの球の表面に。

やさしい英語で： On the surface of a small ball of air or gas inside liquid or a thin liquid covering.

• Colors appeared on the bubble.
• A bright reflection moved on the bubble as it rose.
• Can you see the tiny rainbow on the bubble?

よく使う表現： light on the bubble, colors on the bubble