limb

life and limb

life and all bodily faculties

生命，性命

a reckless disregard for life and limb.

毫不顾及他人的生死安危。

out on a limb

isolated

孤立的

Aberdeen is rather out on a limb.

阿伯丁市僻处一隅，地位孤立。

in or into a position where one is not joined or supported by anyone else

独立从事

going out on a limb to support unglamorous causes.

单枪匹马支持毫无吸引力的事业。

tear someone limb from limb

violently dismember someone

肢解（某人）

(out) on a limb【非正式用语】

In a difficult, awkward, or vulnerable position.

处于困境：处于危险、尴尬或易受攻击的境地