risk noun ⇨risk1 (the risk of heart disease)⇨risk2 (take a risk)⇨threat (a security/fire risk)⇨at risk⇨vulnerableadj.risk verb ⇨dare (risk death/being caught)⇨threaten2 (risk your life)risk1
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the risk of heart disease患心脏病的风险take a risk冒险risk ♦︎ danger ♦︎ threat ♦︎ fearThese words all mean the possibility that sth bad or unpleasant will happen.这些词均表示危险、风险。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the risk / danger / threat of sth happening◆the risk / danger / threat that sth will happen◆(a) real / great / serious / grave risk / danger / threat◆to pose a risk / danger / threat◆to put sth at risk / in danger / under threat■risk [countable, uncountable] the possibility that sth bad will happen, especially as a result of doing sth or trying to do sth危险,风险(尤指行为可能产生的不良后果)◆There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through.整桩买卖化为泡影的风险仍然存在。◆We don't want to run the risk of losing their business.我们不想冒险失去他们的生意。◆We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk.我们也许可以将这些资料托付给她,但实在不值得去担这样的风险。◆At the risk of showing my ignorance, how exactly does this system work?也许我这样问显得很无知,可这个系统到底是怎么运作的?◆He dived in to save the dog at considerable risk to his own life.他冒着相当大的生命危险跳到水里去救那只狗。 see also risk ⇨ threatnoun, risk ⇨ dareverb, risky ⇨ dangerous, at risk ⇨ vulnerable■danger [uncountable, countable] the possibility that sth bad will happen, especially sth that will injure, harm or kill sb or damage or destroy sth(尤指致伤、致死或致损的)危险,风险◆Danger! Keep Out!(= written on a sign)危险!请勿入内!◆Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road.孩子们每次过这条马路都面临着生命危险。◆The building is in danger of collapsing.这栋建筑有倒塌的危险。◆Doctors said she is now out of danger(= not likely to die).医生说她现已脱离危险。◆There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return.曾经发生的政治动乱有卷土重来的危险。 see also danger ⇨ threatnoun, dangerous ⇨ dangerous■threat [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the possibility that sth bad will happen because of the way that things are now凶兆;征兆◆These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments.新道路的建设可能对这些古老的林地造成破坏。◆There is a real threat of war.确有战争的征兆。 see also threat ⇨ threat, threaten ⇨ threaten23, threatening ⇨ threatening■fear [uncountable] (ratherformal) the danger of sth happening(发生某事的)危险ⓘ In this meaning fear is used only in the expressions for fear of sth/of doing sth and for fear that... to mean 'to avoid the danger of sth happening'.表达此义时,fear仅用于短语for fear of sth/of doing sth和for fear that ...,指避免某事发生◆We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.我们悄悄说话,以免惊醒警卫。◆I had to run away for fear that he might one day kill me.我只好逃走,生怕他有一天把我杀了。risk2
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the risk of heart disease患心脏病的风险take a risk冒险risk ♦︎ gamble ♦︎ chance ♦︎ lotteryThese are all words for sth you do that you know might have a bad result, but that you hope will be a success.这些词均表示冒险之举。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to take a risk / gamble / chance on sth◆to take a risk / chance with sth◆a big risk / gamble / chance◆a huge / major / calculated risk / gamble◆something of / a bit of a risk / gamble / lottery◆to take a risk / gamble / chance◆a risk / gamble pays off■risk[countable] (usually used in the phrase take a risk通常用于短语take a risk) something that you do even though you know that sth bad could happen as a result冒险之举◆That's a risk that I'm not prepared to take.我不愿去冒那个险。◆You have no right to take risks with other people's lives.你无权拿别人的生命去冒险。◆Thankfully the risk paid off(= the action was successful).值得庆幸的是,冒险行动成功了。 see also risk ⇨ dareverb, risky ⇨ dangerous■gamble [singular] something that you do even though you know it could be unsuccessful or have a bad result, but when you hope the result will be a success赌博;打赌;冒险◆It was the biggest gamble of his political career.这是他政治生涯中最大的赌博。◆She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it.她知道自己是在冒险,但她认为值得一博。OPPsafe bet ⇨ option▸gamble
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[transitive, intransitive] ◆He gambled his reputation on this deal.他在以自己的声誉为这笔交易作赌注。◆It was wrong to gamble with our children's future.拿孩子们的未来冒险是错误的。■chance [countable] (only used in the phrases take a chance/take no chances仅用于短语take a chance和take no chances) something that you decide to do even though you know it might be the wrong choice or sth bad could happen as a result冒险之举◆The manager took a chance on a young, inexperienced player.教练冒险起用了一个年轻又缺乏经验的队员。◆The police were taking no chances with the protesters.警察采取严密措施应对抗议民众,力求万无一失。NOTE辨析 Risk, gamble or chance?Risk is used especially when you are putting your/sb's life or safety in danger; gamble is usually used when the danger is less serious, or you are risking money; take a chance or take no chances is often used when you decide to give/not to give sb the opportunity to do sth. * risk尤指拿自己或他人的生命或安全来冒险;gamble涉及的风险一般较小,或指有损失钱财的可能;take a chance或take no chances常用于决定给或不给某人做某事的机会。■lotteryˈlɒtəri; NAmEˈlɑːtəri [singular] (oftendisapproving) a situation whose success or result is based on luck rather than on effort or careful organization碰运气的事◆Politicians have acknowledged that it is a bit of a lottery who gets funding.政坛人士承认,谁能得到资金多少得靠运气。
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