英语词汇“risk”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	risk
释义	risk —risk /rɪsk/ Ⅰ noun 1 B2 [C or U] the possibility of something bad happening: » In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.» There's a high risk of another accident happening in this fog.» [+ (that)] The risk (that) we might fail made us work twice as hard.» [+ -ing verb] It's always a risk starting up a new business.» The company is quite a good risk (= safe to lend money to).» We want clean rivers and lakes, where you can swim without risk to your health.» It's a low/high-risk strategy (= one that is safe/not safe).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Dangers and threats 2 C1 [C] something bad that might happen: » This wire is a safety/fire risk.» His employers thought he was a security risk (= he might tell their secrets to a competitor).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Dangers and threats at risk 3 B2 in a dangerous situation: » All houses within 100 metres of the seas are at risk of flooding.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Unsafe and insecure at your own risk 4 C2 used to mean that you are responsible for any damage, loss, or difficulty: » Owners are reminded that they leave their cars here at their own risk.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility run/take a risk 5 B2 to do something you know might be dangerous: » Don't take any risks - just ring the police.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Taking risks , ↑Gambling and bookmakingWord partners for risk noun• ♯increase/♯minimize/♯reduce a risk• ♯carry/♯pose a risk• a ♯considerable/♯great/♯high/♯serious risk• a ♯low/♯slight/♯small risk• a risk ♯factor• an ♯element of risk• a risk ♯of sth• a risk ♯to sb/sthCollocations:–Verbs-lu. take a risk» If you don't insure your house, you'll be taking a big risk.-lu. put sb/sth at risk» They were warned that strikes would put lives at risk.-lu. run the risk (of sth)» If you don't warm up properly before exercise, you are running the risk of injury.-lu. increase the risk (of sth)» Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.-lu. avoid/minimize/reduce the risk (of sth)» Regular exercise can reduce the risk of hip fracture.-lu. carry the risk of sth» The treatment carries the risk of blood clots.-lu. outweigh the risks/the risks outweigh sth» For me, the thrill of motor racing outweighs the risks.–Nouns-lu. risk assessment/management» They carried out a risk assessment on the property.-lu. risk factor» Smoking is one of the major risk factors associated with heart disease.-lu. an element of risk» There is an element of risk in this strategy.–Types-lu. cancer risk» The cancer risk of this therapy is virtually non-existent.-lu. health risk» They are worried that the transmitters could pose a health risk to people living nearby.-lu. a fire/safety risk» Poor wiring is a serious fire risk.–Adjectives-lu. a bad/good risk» Insurers rejected them as a bad risk.-lu. a considerable/great/high/major/serious risk» Children are at greater risk of violence from family members than from strangers.-lu. an increased risk (of/from sth)» Overwork led to an increased risk of accidents.-lu. a low/slight/small risk» The risk of mechanical failure is very low.-lu. possible/potential risk» There is a potential security risk.-lu. an unnecessary risk» We never take unnecessary risks with the animals.-lu. a calculated risk» We took a calculated risk in allowing her to lead the team.–Prepositions-lu. at risk» They monitor children thought to be at risk.-lu. be at risk from sb/sth» These people are at risk from unscrupulous salespeople.-lu. be at risk of sth» They are at risk of developing lung cancer.-lu. a risk of sth» There is a risk of losing money if you buy shares.-lu. a risk to sb/sth» Fast traffic poses a risk to cyclists.-lu. without risk» We cannot speak out without risk of persecution.–Phrases-lu. at your own risk» If you go up the mountain, you do so at your own risk.-lu. at the risk of (being, seeming, etc.)» At the risk of seeming ungrateful, what exactly am I supposed to do with this? • • • Extra Examples:» The impurity of the water is a serious health risk.» It was an awful risk to take.» Are you prepared to put your children at risk?» The benefits of this treatment far outweigh any risks.» There are too many risks attendant on such a large investment of money. Ⅱ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for risk 1 B2 to do something although there is a chance of a bad result: » "It's dangerous to cross here." "I'll just have to risk it."» [+ -ing verb] He risked losing his house when his company went bankrupt.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Taking risks , ↑Gambling and bookmaking 2 B2 If you risk something important, you cause it to be in a dangerous situation where you might lose it: » I'm not risking my life (_INFORMAL neck) in that old car.» He risked life and limb to get the cat down from the tree.» She was prepared to risk everything on a last throw of the dice.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Taking risks , ↑Gambling and bookmaking • • • Extra Examples:» Local people risked their own lives to shelter resistance fighters from the army.» The company is risking everything on the new project.» Are you prepared to risk your life?» The rescuers risked their lives to save the survivors of the crash.» She risks losing her reputation if her latest project fails.
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