1. The leader's use of brinkmanship kept the opposition on edge during the negotiation process.

这位领导人在谈判过程中使用威胁手段让反对派人心惶惶。

2. The brinkmanship strategy employed by the government escalated tensions between the two countries.

政府所采取的边缘主义策略使两国之间的紧张局势升级了。