precariously

• 副词，表示不稳定、不可靠、危险，有跌落或崩溃的风险。描述一种不稳定、不确定或依赖偶然的状态。

An adverb meaning "in a way that is not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse." It describes a state of instability, uncertainty, or dependence on chance.

1. In an unstable or dangerous wayB2formal

   In a way that is not securely held or fixed; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

   不稳定地

   • The vase was perched precariously on the edge of the shelf.
   • He balanced precariously on the narrow ledge.
   • The stack of boxes was piled precariously high.

   同义词dangerouslyinsecurelyperilouslyshakilytreacherously

   反义词firmlysecurelysolidlystablysteadily

2. In an uncertain or risky mannerC1formal

   In a way that is dependent on chance or uncertain circumstances.

   不稳妥地

   • The company is precariously close to bankruptcy.
   • She lived precariously, never knowing where her next paycheck would come from.
   • The peace treaty hung precariously in the balance.

   同义词dangerouslyinsecurelyperilouslyriskyuncertainlyunsteadily

   反义词firmlysafelysecurelystably