a building, vehicle, etc. that is dangerous and could cause somebody’s death 死亡陷阱(潜藏祸患的建筑物、车辆等) The cars blocking the exits could turn this place into a death trap. 堵住出口的汽车可能使这地方成为死亡陷阱。 Oil slicks, overhead cables and pollution are all death traps for birds. 浮油、架空电缆和污染都是鸟类的死亡陷阱。