abyss

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground. 深淵[文學性]
The torrent, swollen by the melting snow, plunges into a tremendous abyss. 因融化的雪水而高漲的急流瀉入一個巨大的深淵之中。
2. N-COUNT If someone is on the edge or brink of an abyss, they are about to enter into a very frightening or threatening situation. 深淵 (指危險処境)[文學性]
...a warning that the Middle East was on the brink of an abyss. …一則有關中東已經瀕臨深淵的警告。