precipice
noun [ C ] uk/ˈpres.ɪ.pɪs/ us/ˈpres.ə.pɪs/
悬崖，峭壁
a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain
The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a precipice. 电影开始时是一个登山者悬在峭壁上的镜头。
险境，危局
a dangerous situation that could lead to harm or failure
This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial precipice. 最近的这次增税可能会使许多小公司的财务陷入险境。