peril [ˈperəl]

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n.(严重的)危险；危险的事物；vt.危及；置…于险境

great danger , or something that is very dangerous

The refugees were in peril of death from hunger. 难民有饿死的危险。
The embankment is in great peril. 河堤岌岌可危。