Definition
in a state of being at risk of damage, loss, or failure
危在旦夕
Due to lack of timely maintenance, this historical building is now in jeopardy.
由於缺乏及時維護，這座歷史建築現在岌岌可危。
The company's finances are in jeopardy due to mismanagement.
由於管理不善，公司的財務狀況岌岌可危。
The success of the entire project will be in jeopardy if we do not take action.
如果我們不採取行動，整個項目的成功將岌岌可危。