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Precariously Meaning in English

word

pɹɪˈkɛɹiəsɫi
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee
pɹɪkˈeəɹɪəsli
pri-KAIR-ee-uhs-lee

释义

In a way that is not safe or secure, and could easily fall, fail, or change. Often used to describe physical positions or uncertain situations.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in formal or descriptive contexts. Commonly describes objects physically at risk ('a cup sat precariously on the edge') or unstable life situations ('living precariously'). Not used to mean 'carelessly'.

例句

The ladder stood precariously against the wall.

basic

She balanced the plate precariously on one hand.

basic

The cat sat precariously on the narrow fence.

basic

He lived precariously, moving from job to job.

natural

Books were stacked precariously on the edge of the table.

natural

The country’s economy was balanced precariously on foreign loans.

natural