peril

/ˈperəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈperəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈper-əl ˈpe-rəl/ (ame, mw)

peril — noun

  • perilsingular
  • perilsplural

1. a very serious risk of harm, damage, or loss, or the thing that creates such a r

1.名詞C1
釋義

a very serious risk of harm, damage, or loss, or the thing that creates such a risk

例句

The hikers crossed the river despite the peril of the rising water.

pattern: the peril of + noun phrase

Doctors worked through the night because the baby was still in peril.

pattern: in peril for being in grave danger

同義詞
  • danger

    the broad everyday word for possible harm

  • hazard

    often names the dangerous thing or condition itself

  • jeopardy

    often used when safety, success, or survival is under threat

反義詞
  • safety

    a state where harm is unlikely

  • security

    protection from danger or loss

文法句型

in peril

the peril of + noun/-ing

put/place + noun + in peril

用法筆記

Often appears in formal reporting or literary writing, especially in phrases like 'in peril' and 'the peril of ...'. It usually points to grave danger, not a small everyday problem.

常見錯誤

❌The train delay put us in peril of being late.
✅The train delay put us at risk of being late.
💡'Peril' is usually reserved for serious danger, not minor inconvenience.

2. used in the phrase 'at your peril' to warn that an action may bring serious trou

2.名詞C1
釋義

used in the phrase 'at your peril' to warn that an action may bring serious trouble or injury

例句

Ignore the storm warning at your peril, because the bridge may collapse.

pattern: at your peril as a strong warning

Drivers park on that icy hill at their peril each winter.

同義詞

文法句型

at + possessive + peril

do something at your peril

用法筆記

Almost always follows 'at' plus a possessive word such as 'your' or 'their'. It is used for strong warnings about serious consequences, not for small everyday trouble.

常見錯誤

❌Miss the bus at your peril.
✅Miss the bus and you may be late.
💡'At your peril' sounds too strong unless the consequences are serious.

peril — verb