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prec·i·pice /ˈpresɪpɪs/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 悬崖，峭壁
look over the precipice 从悬崖向下看
sit down at the edge of the precipice 在悬崖边坐下
the precipice made by the steep side of the mountain 山的陡侧所形成的峭壁
2. 濒危点；危局，险境
on the precipice of war 处于战争边缘
Her terror reached the precipice of uncontrollable panic. 她吓得不能自持。
[< L praecipitium steep place < praeceps headlong; 见 PRECIPITATE] phr. stand (或 be) on the edge of a precipice 濒临绝境，处境十分危急 We are going to fight because we are on the edge of the precipice. 我们面临绝境，因而准备背水一战。 |