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perilous

🇬🇧 UK/'perilәs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Full of danger or risk; extremely hazardous.

危险的,充满风险的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
periltry, experience, risk
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=perilous

Common Collocations

  • 1.perilous journey危险的旅程
  • 2.perilous situation危险的情况
  • 3.perilous mountain危险的山区

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The perilous mountain pass claimed the lives of many unprepared hikers.

  • 2.

    They embarked on a perilous journey across the desert without adequate supplies.

  • 3.

    The perilous situation required immediate intervention from emergency responders.

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