qui vive
noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/
/ˌkiː ˈviːv/
词源late 16th cent.: from French, literally ‘(long) live who?’, i.e. ‘on whose side are you?’, used as a sentry's challenge.
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on the qui vive
- paying close attention to a situation, in case something happens
密切注意着;警惕 - He's always on the qui vive for a business opportunity.
他总是密切关注商机。
- He's always on the qui vive for a business opportunity.