Wire是“线、绳子”，这个短语是什么意思呢？请看对话：

    A: Which team do you think will win the game?

    B: With the game clock running down and both teams being tied in score, this is an exciting game that will come down to the wire!

    Note: This phrase is commonly used to describe dramatic moments where the final result is not known until the very end, or near the end. For instance, a sports commentator for a basketball game might describe a close match between two teams as “coming down to the wire.” This expression is believed to have originated from horse racing, where a wire was hung up over the finish line so that a camera could help determine a winner. The metaphor is extended to many kinds of contest, including elections where one can win by a nose, get nosed out and be an also-ran.