大雨の後、町の堤防は決壊の危機に瀕した。
After the heavy rain, the town's embankment was on the verge of collapse.
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We need to protect animals that are on the verge of extinction.
絶滅の危殆に瀕している動植物を保護する。
Protect animals and plants that are on the brink of extinction.
シロサイは絶滅の危機に瀕している。
The white rhinoceros is on the verge of extinction.
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Commonly used for critical or negative situations, such as being on the verge of death or a crisis.
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