释义
used to convey that someone has continued to survive against expectations, with the implication that they will not do so for much longer
生命意外延长的时间；比预期稍长的有限时间。
双语例句
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But one of its provisions could be on borrowed time, judging by the subtext of a Supreme Court ruling this week.
但是，这个星期的高院的一项判决意味着，该法案其中一项条款可能只是在被终结前拖延时间。