precarious

adjective

UK/prɪˈkeə.ri.əs/
US/prɪˈker.i.əs/

Definitions of precarious adjective

  1. In a dangerous state due to a lack of safety or stability; not firmly held or positioned.

    危险的;不稳固的;不牢靠的

    • The truck was in a precarious position, with its front wheels dangling over the edge of the cliff.

      卡车处于危险的位置,前轮悬在悬崖边缘。

    • The entire building was in a precarious state due to the unstable foundation.

      由于地基不稳,整栋建筑物处于危险状态。

    • The tightrope walker carefully maintained his balance, as his position was very precarious.

      走钢丝的人小心翼翼地保持平衡,因为他的位置非常不稳固。

  2. A situation that is unstable, uncertain, and likely to deteriorate.

    (情势)不稳定的;不确定的;岌岌可危的

    • Many companies found themselves in a precarious economic situation, facing the risk of bankruptcy.

      许多公司发现自己处于岌岌可危的经济状况,面临破产的风险。

    • The future of the project is precarious due to the lack of funding.

      由于缺乏资金,该项目的未来岌岌可危。

    • After several failed attempts, the negotiations have reached a precarious stage.

      在多次失败的尝试后,谈判已进入岌岌可危的阶段。