precipice
US /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
UK /ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
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悬崖, 峭壁, 绝壁
a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one
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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。