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peril

🇬🇧 UK/'perɪl/🇺🇸 US/'peril/
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Definitions

n.

A situation of serious and immediate danger; something that poses a threat.

危险,险境;威胁

v.

To put in danger; to expose to risk.

使处于危险中,危及

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
perthrough, thoroughly
+
iltry, experience, risk
=peril

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The climbers faced great peril as the storm approached.

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