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per·il /ˈperɪl/ n. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. 危险，险事；险因
the growing peril of a war 不断增长的战争危险
the perils of mountain climbing 登山的危险
Is nuclear proliferation the greatest peril now facing the world? 核扩散是当今世界面临的最大危险吗?
Icy roads are a peril to motorists. 冰冻的道路对开汽车的人是危险的。
2. 险情，险境；风险
Tell him that he stands in great peril. 告诉他，他的处境非常危险。
They were aided in their moments of greatest peril by their friends. 他们在处境极其危险的时候得到了朋友们的帮助。
3. (可能导致犯罪的)冒险行为
II (-il(l)ed; -il·(l)ing)
vt.
使有危险，使临险境；危及
peril one's life 冒生命危险
peril the safety of a vessel 危及船舶安全
[OFr < L perīculum trial, risk < ? peri- to try]
phr. at one's peril [尤用于告诫某人勿做某事]自担风险 You do it at your peril. 你要做这事就自冒风险。You become neglectful at your peril. 你若粗心玩忽就要自己负责。Keep off at your peril. 走开点，不然，出了事你自己负责。in peril of 冒着丧失…的危险 be in peril of one's life 冒着生命危险 |