They may define their contribution too narrowly.

他们可能把他们的贡献说得太狭隘了。

She narrowly failed to win enough votes.

她差点赢得足够的选票。

Five firemen narrowly escaped death when a staircase collapsed beneath their feet.

五名消防队员脚下的一段楼梯坍塌时，他们险些丧命。