The election was a close-run thing.

这次选举是一次险胜。

牛津词典

It was a close run thing before Spain beat Poland 3-2...

比赛难分高下，最终西班牙以3比2击败波兰。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

In such a close-run race as this election, the campaign becomes all important.

在这种势均力敌的选举中，竞选活动至关重要。

柯林斯高阶英语词典