To be extremely cautious and vigilant, as if standing on the edge of a deep abyss; to act with utmost care and circumspection.
新员工在学习阶段，对每一个任务都如临深渊，小心翼翼地完成。
During their learning phase, new employees approach every task with extreme caution, as if standing on the brink of a deep abyss, completing them with great care.
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Empress Ma of the Eastern Han Dynasty Emperor Ming was kind-hearted and had a deep understanding of righteousness. She was very fond of Liu Da, who was born to Consort Jia.
When Liu Da succeeded to the throne as Emperor Zhang of Han, he honored Empress Ma as the Empress Dowager. He repeatedly suggested conferring titles upon Empress Ma's brothers, but Empress Ma refused.
However, her nephew Ma Yu complained about not receiving more favors. Yang Zhong advised Ma Liao to be as if facing a deep abyss and treading on thin ice, urging him not to indulge his son.
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