Precariously

/prɪˈkeə.ri.əs.li/

/prɪˈkɛr.i.əs.li/

Translation of "precariously" into Russian

Adverb

/prɪˈkeə.ri.əs.li/

/prɪˈkɛr.i.əs.li/

precariously

ненадежно

The ladder was precariously balanced against the wall.

Лестница была ненадежно прислонена к стене.

Additional translations

опасно

шатко

неустойчиво

Adverb

/prɪˈkeə.ri.əs.li/

/prɪˈkɛr.i.əs.li/

In a way that is uncertain or dependent on chance.

She lived precariously, never knowing if she would have enough money for rent.

In a way that is not securely held or positioned and is likely to fall or collapse; dangerously.

The chandelier hung precariously from a single rusty chain.

balance precariously

The vase was balanced precariously on the edge of the shelf.

балансировать неустойчиво

Ваза была неустойчиво сбалансирована на краю полки.

hang precariously

The picture was hanging precariously on the wall after the earthquake.

висеть неустойчиво

Картина висела неустойчиво на стене после землетрясения.

perch precariously

The squirrel perched precariously on the branch.

усесться ненадежно

Белка уселась ненадежно на ветке.

remain precariously

The tower remained precariously upright despite the strong winds.

оставаться в неустойчивом положении

Башня оставалась в неустойчивом положении, несмотря на сильный ветер.

stand precariously

The old tree stands precariously, ready to fall at any moment.

стоять неустойчиво

Старое дерево стоит неустойчиво, готовое упасть в любой момент.