risk
英 /rɪsk/ 美 /rɪsk/
- n. 风险；危险the possibility that something harmful or unpleasant will happen
- v. 冒…的风险do something despite the possibility of harm or loss
Wear sturdy shoes to reduce the risk of slipping.
穿结实的鞋子可以降低滑倒的风险。
Governments should assess the risk of flooding before approving new housing developments near rivers.
政府在批准河流附近的新住宅开发项目之前，应评估洪水风险。
搭配
take a risk 冒险at risk 处于危险中risk doing something 冒险做某事reduce the risk 降低风险
辨析提示
risk后接名词或动名词，不接to do。
词族
risky (adj.)
近义 danger
反义 safety
相关词
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