Correct

一触即发

/ yī chù jí fà /
Strokes

Definition

could happen at any moment/on the verge

Example

Definition

may be triggered off at any moment; be on the verge of breaking out

1
Xíngshì
形势
chù
一触即发

It is an explosive situation.

2
Kànlai
看来
xíngshì
形势
zhǎn
发展
dào
chù
一触即发
de
地步
le

A touch-and-go situation seems to be developing.

3
mǎnláosāo
满腹牢骚
,
chù
一触即发

He was full of grudges and would explode instantly if something triggered him.

4
Bào
暴力
huódòng
活动
zài
各地
dōu
shì
chù
一触即发

Violence simmered in various places.

5
qiè
密切
zhù
注意
chù
一触即发
de
shì
局势

keep a close eye on the touchy situation