Precarious



GRE 蓝宝 Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 不稳的, 危险的
• ［英］ adj. 不稳的, 危险的 ( unsafe, uncertain)
• ［记］ pre ( 前) +car ( =care小心) +ious -> 要预先小心 -> 危险的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin precarius obtained by entreaty, uncertain — more at prayer
• Date: 1646
• 1. depending on the will or pleasure of another
• 2. dependent on uncertain premises ; dubious <precarious generalizations>
• 3.
  • a. dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
  • b. characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger
• Synonyms: see dangerous
• ? precariously adverb
• ? precariousness noun

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