英语词汇“peril”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

peril

(perɪl )

Word forms: perils

1. variable noun

Perils are great dangers. [formal]

...the perils of the sea. [+ of]

In spite of great peril, I have survived.

We are in the gravest peril.

2. plural noun [with poss]

The perils of a particular activity or course of action are the dangers or problems it may involve.

...the perils of starring in a television commercial. [+ of]

Synonyms: pitfall, problem, risk, hazard

3. at one's peril phrase

If you say that someone does something at their peril, you are warning them that they will probably suffer as a result of doing it.

Ignore it at your peril.

Anyone who breaks the law does so at their peril.

Collocations:

extreme peril

Practically every frame seethes with 'extreme peril' and 'sustained threat'.

Times, Sunday Times

Nature will deliver a smorgasbord of extreme perils direct to your doorstep.

Times, Sunday Times

On the return trip, he was exposed to extreme perils and suffering because a civil war had broken out.

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great peril

But it shows a deep unseriousness about governing the most powerful nation on earth at a time of great peril.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

We are in the second decade of a century of great promise and great peril.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

This meant the three tanks on the right flank were on their own and in great peril.

The Sun (2016)

We were much too credulous toward an administration's certainty in the face of great peril.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

We jeopardise that at great peril.

Times, Sunday Times (2017)

potential peril

It soon becomes clear why the triangle has been dangerous to shipping, as the undersea mapping reveals many a potential peril.

Times, Sunday Times

Worries quicken defensive reflexes, sharpening the wits against potential peril.

Times, Sunday Times

There are always anxieties, risks and potential perils.

Times, Sunday Times

Their experience nevertheless illustrates the potential perils of buying off-plan abroad.

Times, Sunday Times

Translations:

Chinese: 极大危险

Japanese: 危険

单词	peril
释义	peril (perɪl ) Word forms: perils 1. variable noun Perils are great dangers. [formal] ...the perils of the sea. [+ of] In spite of great peril, I have survived. We are in the gravest peril. 2. plural noun [with poss] The perils of a particular activity or course of action are the dangers or problems it may involve. ...the perils of starring in a television commercial. [+ of] Synonyms: pitfall, problem, risk, hazard 3. at one's peril phrase If you say that someone does something at their peril, you are warning them that they will probably suffer as a result of doing it. Ignore it at your peril. Anyone who breaks the law does so at their peril. Collocations: extreme peril Practically every frame seethes with 'extreme peril' and 'sustained threat'. Times, Sunday Times Nature will deliver a smorgasbord of extreme perils direct to your doorstep. Times, Sunday Times On the return trip, he was exposed to extreme perils and suffering because a civil war had broken out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 great peril But it shows a deep unseriousness about governing the most powerful nation on earth at a time of great peril. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We are in the second decade of a century of great promise and great peril. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This meant the three tanks on the right flank were on their own and in great peril. The Sun (2016) We were much too credulous toward an administration's certainty in the face of great peril. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We jeopardise that at great peril. Times, Sunday Times (2017) potential peril It soon becomes clear why the triangle has been dangerous to shipping, as the undersea mapping reveals many a potential peril. Times, Sunday Times Worries quicken defensive reflexes, sharpening the wits against potential peril. Times, Sunday Times There are always anxieties, risks and potential perils. Times, Sunday Times Their experience nevertheless illustrates the potential perils of buying off-plan abroad. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 极大危险 Japanese: 危険
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