perilous

[US]/ˈperələs/
[UK]/ˈperələs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 危險的,冒險的 - 字數:8

Phrases & Collocations

perilous situation

危險的情況

perilous journey

危險的旅程

face perilous challenges

面臨危險挑戰

navigate perilous waters

航行險惡的水域

perilous conditions

危險的條件

Example Sentences

a perilous journey south.

危險的南部旅行。

the economy is in a perilous state.

經濟處於崩潰狀態。

cleanse one's bosom of perilous stuff

清心寡慾

Faerie is a perilous land, and in it are pitfalls for the unwary and dungeons for the overbold.

仙境是危險的,陷阱處處,地牢遍佈,粗心大意行事魯莽的人們常會深陷其中。

a perilous journey through the mountains

穿越山脈的危險旅程

navigate the perilous waters

航行危險的水域

a perilous situation that requires immediate action

需要立即採取行動的危險情況

avoid perilous cliffs while hiking

在徒步旅行時避開危險的懸崖

a perilous decision with unknown consequences

一個帶有未知後果的危險決定

venture into the perilous unknown

冒險進入危險的未知領域

perilous conditions for the climbers

登山者面臨危險的條件

a perilous escape from the enemy

從敵人手中危險逃脫

the crew faced a perilous storm at sea

船員在海上遭遇了危險的風暴

a perilous mission to rescue hostages

營救人質的危險任務

Real-world Examples

It is always perilous to neglect our national defense.

忽視國防始終都是危險的。

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

And the next layer is just as perilous: The photosphere.

而下一層也同樣危險:光球。

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Technology

Together, these developments point to a perilous period ahead.

綜合起來,這些發展標明一個危險的將來。

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

But we are entering really perilous and uncharted waters.

但現在玻利維亞處於危險且未知的局面。

Source: NPR News November 2019 Collection

These islands are at a perilous crossroads.

這些島嶼正處於危險的十字路口。

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2023 Compilation

Only philosophers embark on this perilous expedition to the outermost reaches of language and existence.

唯有哲學家纔會踏上此一危險的旅程,邁向語言與存在所能達到的頂峰。

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

A perilous rescue effort is still underway.

危險的救援工作仍在進行中。

Source: BBC World Headlines

They undertake this perilous journey for food.

他們肩負着這趟涉險尋食之旅。

Source: Human Planet

Yet it is bold precisely because it is perilous.

然而,這次行動正是因爲危險,所以才稱得上大膽。

Source: The Economist - International

You could replace it with perilous.

你可以用 perilous 來代替。

Source: Sara's British English class

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