precipice
['pres.ɪ.pɪs] noun countable
■a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain 悬崖，峭壁•The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice.电影开始时是一个登山者悬在峭壁上的镜头。 ■a dangerous situation which could lead to harm or failure 险境，危局•This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice.最近的这次增税可能会使许多小公司的财务陷入险境。 |