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precarious
/priˈkɛriəs/
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1 · adjective
not safe or stable, and likely to change suddenly
不稳固的；岌岌可危的
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The climbers crossed a precarious wooden bridge above the ravine.
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登山者走过峡谷上方一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
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