| 单词 | jeopardy |
| 释义 | jeopardy (once / 1434 pages) n To be in jeopardy is to be in danger. Eating three plates of nachos a day may improve your chances of winning your office's nacho-eating contest; unfortunately, it could also put your health in jeopardy. Jeopardy is a state of being, so this word is almost always preceded by the preposition "in." The phrase "in jeopardy" is just one of several ways to convey that someone is in trouble. You can also try "at risk," "in danger," or — if you're into idioms — "on thin ice," "out on a limb," or "up the creek without a paddle." WORD FAMILYjeopardy: jeopardies, jeopardise, jeopardize+/jeopardise: jeopardised, jeopardises, jeopardising/jeopardize: jeopardized, jeopardizes, jeopardizing USAGE EXAMPLESBecause it is for each issue involved — the violence, alcoholism, mental incompetence and legal jeopardy — much less for all of them combined. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Attorney Ben Andrew Mondragon said he plans to move for his client’s case to be dismissed under double jeopardy. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) The coaches say they understand losing will always put their jobs in jeopardy. Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016) n a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune Syn|Hypo|Hyper endangerment, hazard, peril, risk health hazard hazard to the health of those exposed to it moral hazard(economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance) occupational hazardany condition of a job that can result in illness or injury sword of Damoclesa constant and imminent peril biohazardhazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions danger a cause of pain or injury or loss |
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