a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
一个难以做出的决定,因为潜在的后果 (yi ge nanyi zuochu de jueding yinwei qianzai de houguo)
"Choosing between two job offers was a tough decision to make."
"在两个工作机会之间做出选择是一个艰难的决定。" (zai liang ge gongzuo jihui zhijian zuochu xuanze shi yi ge jiannan de jueding)
to remove unwanted parts from a mix
to be extremely surprised or shocked
It’s wiser to be cautious than to take risks and regret late...
disappointed but having learned from the experience
to achieve great success or gain a lot of money
to stop a problem before it gets worse