perilous
adj. 危险的，艰险的；濒临灾难（或毁灭）的
比较级 more perilous
最高级 most perilous
例句
In its statement the association, known as BALPA, warns that unless safety improves, travellers face a perilous future.
BALPA 协会在它的声明中警告说，除非安全措施得到改善，否则旅行者的未来将十分危险。
The road grew even steeper and more perilous.
这条路变得更陡更险了。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Tom noticed this, and it strongly inclined his sympathies toward her in her perilous and unfriended situation.
汤姆注意到了这一点，他对她这种在危难中而又没有朋友的处境深表同情。
