peril
/ˈperəl; `pɛrəl/ n
1 [U] serious danger (esp of death) 严重危险（尤指死亡的）
in great, mortal, etc peril 在严重的、 致命的...危险中.
2 [C usu pl 通常作复数]
dangerous thing or circumstance 危险的事物或环境
face the perils of the ocean, ie storm, shipwreck, etc 面对海上的危险（风暴、 船只失事等）
These birds are able to survive the perils of the Arctic winter. 这些鸟能在北极的严冬中生存.
3 (idm 习语) at one's peril (used esp when advising sb not to do sth 尤用於劝某人不做某事) with a risk of harm to oneself 冒险
The bicycle has no brakes you ride it at your peril. 这辆自行车没闸--你要骑可太危险了.
One ignores letters from the bank manager at one's peril. 忽视银行经理来函, 後果堪虑. in ,peril of one's `life in danger of death 冒生命危险.