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词汇 precipice 在中文的含义

precipice 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

precipice

US /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
UK /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
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名词

1.

悬崖, 峭壁, 绝壁

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one

示例:
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The climber carefully edged along the narrow ledge of the precipice.
登山者小心翼翼地沿着悬崖的狭窄岩架移动。
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They stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing at the valley below.
他们站在悬崖边上，凝视着下面的山谷。
同义词:
cliffbluffcragescarpmentdrop
2.

边缘, 危急关头, 险境

a situation of great peril

示例:
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The country was on the precipice of economic collapse.
这个国家正处于经济崩溃的边缘。
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His career was on the precipice after the scandal.
丑闻之后，他的职业生涯处于危急关头。
同义词:
brinkvergeedgethresholdcusp
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