n a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
n a state of danger involving risk
n a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
v pose a threat to; present a danger to
v put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
n. 危险, 冒...之险, 险境, 险因
vt. 置...于险境, 冒险, 危及
1. The hikers were in peril when they got lost in the storm.
当徒步旅行者在暴风雨中迷路时，他们处于危险之中。
2. She realized that driving without a seatbelt was a serious peril.
她意识到不系安全带开车是一种严重的危险。
3. The company faced financial peril due to the unexpected expenses.
由于意外支出，公司面临财务危机。