英美人天天都在说的4000句 124:on one’s toes

[00:01]A：OK, people, on your toes. We're doing this one blind.
[00:03]B：Gene, understand that we've never tried this before.
[00:06]G：Look, it will ignite¹, will it not?
[00:08]B：I just want you to know the engine's never been tried like this. That's all I'm trying to tell you.
[00:14]G：I know what you're trying to do. I guarantee I won't hold you personally responsible.

1 ignite   

vt.点燃，引发；vi.着火

参考例句：

• The rocket rises and we can see the second stage ignite.火箭升高了，我们可以看到二级点火。
• The burning gases can ignite the lean mixture.燃烧着的气体能点燃稀的混合气。