[N-VAR 可变名词]风险；危险 If there is a risk of something unpleasant, there is a possibility that it will happen.
[oft N of n]
There is a small risk of brain damage from the procedure...
该手术有导致脑损伤的轻微风险。
In all the confusion, there's a serious risk that the main issues will be forgotten.
在一片混乱中，主要的问题很有可能会被遗忘。
...mentally disordered women who pose a serious risk to the public...
给民众构成严重威胁的精神错乱的女人
I suppose people do it because there is that element of danger and risk...
我想人们这样做是因为其中存在危险和风险的因素。
Obesity is a major risk factor in many diseases.
肥胖是引发多种疾病的重要因素。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]有风险的事 If something that you do is a risk, it might have unpleasant or undesirable results.
You're taking a big risk showing this to Kravis...
你把这个给克拉维斯看会有很大的风险。
This was one risk that paid off.
这是一个成功的冒险。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]冒险行为；威胁；隐患；危险的人 If you say that something or someone is a risk, you mean they are likely to cause harm.
[usu with supp]
It's being overfat that constitutes a health risk...
威胁健康的一个因素是身体过于肥胖。
The restaurant has been refurbished — it was found to be a fire risk...
这家餐馆已经重新整修了——之前发现存在火灾隐患。
He was not seen as a risk to national security.
人们不认为他是威胁国家安全的危险分子。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]贷款对象；赊销对象 If you are considered a good risk, a bank or shop thinks that it is safe to lend you money or let you have goods without paying for them at the time.
[supp N]
Before providing the cash, they will have to decide whether you are a good or bad risk...
在提供资金之前，他们得确认你是不是信誉良好的贷款对象。
If you are already considered a credit risk by a bank, a secured loan might be your only alternative.
如果银行已经认为你有信用风险，那么抵押贷款就是你唯一的选择了。
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[VERB 动词]冒着…的危险；担着…的风险 If you risk something unpleasant, you do something which might result in that thing happening or affecting you.
[V n/-ing]
Those who fail to register risk severe penalties...
那些没有注册的人可能会受到严厉的处罚。
Pregnant women who are heavy drinkers risk damaging the unborn foetus.
酗酒的孕妇可能会给体内的胎儿造成伤害。
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[VERB 动词]冒险(做…) If you risk doing something, you do it, even though you know that it might have undesirable consequences.
[V -ing/n]
The captain was not willing to risk taking his ship through the straits in such bad weather.
船长不愿意在这样恶劣的天气里冒险将船驶过海峡。
At the top, I risked a glance back...
在顶端，我壮着胆回头瞟了一眼。
Don't risk it. It isn't worth it.
不要冒这个险。这样做不值得。
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[VERB 动词]冒着（失去生命等）的危险 If you risk your life or something else important, you behave in a way that might result in it being lost or harmed.
[V n]
She risked her own life to help a disabled woman...
她冒着生命危险去帮助一个残疾妇女。
Why should he have risked all that to become an agent of a foreign power?
为什么就该他冒失去这一切的风险做外国势力的代理人呢？
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[PHRASE 短语]处境危险；有风险的；在危险中 To be at risk means to be in a situation where something unpleasant might happen.
[v-link PHR]
Up to 25,000 jobs are still at risk...
多达25,000份工作仍受到威胁。
An estimated seven million people are at risk of starvation...
估计有700万人面临着饿死的危险。
If they have the virus they are putting patients at risk.
如果他们有这种病毒，就会将病人置于危险境地。
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[PHRASE 短语]冒着…危险；担着…的风险 If you do something at the risk of something unpleasant happening, you do it even though you know that the unpleasant thing might happen as a result.
[PHR n/-ing]
At the risk of being repetitive, I will say again that statistics are only a guide...
尽管会显得啰唆，但我还得再说一遍，统计数字只是一个参考。
Americans wanted to aid Britain even at the risk of war.
哪怕冒着开战的危险，美国人也想帮助英国人。
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[PHRASE 短语]自担风险；责任自负；后果自负 If you tell someone that they are doing something at their own risk, you are warning them that, if they are harmed, it will be their own responsibility.
[PHR after v]
Those who wish to come here will do so at their own risk.
那些想来这里的人风险自负。
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[PHRASE 短语]冒着…危险 If you run the risk of doing or experiencing something undesirable, you do something knowing that the undesirable thing might happen as a result.
[V and N inflect]
The officers had run the risk of being dismissed...
这些警官冒了被开除的风险。
I knew I was running a great many risks.
我知道我正担着很多的风险。
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riskrisksriskedriskingnoun★1★[countable , uncountable ]the possibility of sth bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result 危险；风险risk(of sth/of doing sth) ◆Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease.吸烟会增加得心脏病的危险。◆Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment.应该告诉病人这种治疗所涉及的风险。risk(that…) ◆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。risk(to sb/sth) ◆The chemicals pose little risk(= are not dangerous)to human health. 这些化学物对人类健康没有什么危害。◆a calculated risk(= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits)值得承担的风险◆Any business venture contains an element of risk.任何商业投资都包含一定的风险因素。◆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，但实在不值得去承担这样的风险。2★[countable ]risk(to sth) a person or thing that is likely to cause problems or danger at some time in the future 危险人物；会带来风险的事物◆The group was considered to be a risk to national security.这伙人被认为是威胁国家安全的危险分子。◆a major health/fire risk健康╱火灾的一大隐患3[countable ]a good/bad/poor ~a person or business that a bank or an insurance company is willing/unwilling to lend money or sell insurance to because they are likely/unlikely to pay back the money etc. （风险很小／很大的）借款人，保险对象◆With five previous claims, he's now a bad insurance risk.由于已有了五次索赔要求，他现在是一位风险很大的受保人。IDIOMS★at ˈrisk (from/of sth)in danger of sth unpleasant or harmful happening 有危险；冒风险◆As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others.所有的疾病都是如此，一些人比另一些人更容易受到威胁。◆If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk.如果我们发动战争，无辜的生命就会受到威胁。at the ˈrisk of doing sthused to introduce sth that may sound stupid or may offend sb （用以引出可能听上去愚蠢或冒犯人的话）冒着…的风险◆At the risk of showing my ignorance, how exactly does the Internet work?也许我难免显得无知，可互联网到底是怎么运作的呢？at risk to yourself/sb/sthwith the possibility of harming yourself/sb/sth 冒伤及…的危险◆He spaned 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。do sth at your ˌown ˈriskto do sth even though you have been warned about the possible dangers and will have to take responsibility for anything bad that happens 自担风险；责任自负◆Persons swimming beyond this point do so at their own risk (= on a notice).游泳者越过此界限后果自负。◆Valuables are left at their owner's risk (= on a notice).贵重物品须看管，否则风险自负。run a ˈrisk (of sth/of doing sth)to be in a situation in which sth bad could happen to you 冒风险；有…的危险◆People who are overweight run a risk of a heart attack or stroke.超重的人有犯心脏病和中风的危险。★run the ˈrisk (of sth/of doing sth) | run ˈrisksto be or put yourself in a situation in which sth bad could happen to you 冒…的危险；冒险（做某事）◆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。◆Investment is all about running risks.投资就是要冒风险。★take a ˈrisk | take ˈrisksto do sth even though you know that sth bad could happen as a result 冒险（做某事）◆That's a risk I'm not prepared to take.我不愿意去冒这个险。◆You have no right to take risks with other people's lives.你没有权利拿别人的生命去冒险。verb★1★risksth to put sth valuable or important in a dangerous situation, in which it could be lost or damaged 使…冒风险（或面临危险）◆He risked his life to save her.他冒着生命危险去救她。◆She was risking her own and her children's health.她在使自己和子女的健康遭受威胁。◆He risked all his money on a game of cards.他冒险把自己所有的钱都押在了一场纸牌游戏上。2★to do sth that may mean that you get into a situation which is unpleasant for you 冒…的风险（或危险）risksth ◆There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death.他们别无选择。如果待在那儿，就面临死亡。risk(sb/sth) doing sth ◆They knew they risked being arrested.他们知道自己冒着被捕的危险。3★to do sth that you know is not really a good idea or may not succeed 冒险做；（明知结果而）大胆做risksth ◆He risked a glance at her furious face.他壮着胆子瞅了瞅她那张愤怒的脸。◆It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it.这件事决心难下，但我们决定冒险一试。riskdoing sth ◆We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions.我们受到忠告，在这种条件下不要冒险出行。IDIOMrisk ˌlife and ˈlimb | risk your ˈneckto risk being killed or injured in order to do sth 冒死；不惜受伤risk/rɪsk; NAmErɪsk/
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riskrisk1 /rɪsk/ ●●●S2W1 noun
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1[countable, uncountable] the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happenSYN danger → chancerisk of Skiers always face the risk of serious injury.risk (that) There is a risk that the disease may spread further.risk to There is no risk to public health.2[countable] an action that might have bad results → gamble: It was a risk, sending a letter to my house.take a risk (=do something that might have bad results) Isn’t he taking a bit of a risk in coming here?take the risk of doing something I couldn’t take the risk of leaving him alone even for a short time.calculated risk (=a risk you take because you think a good result is quite likely)3[countable] something or someone that is likely to cause harm or dangerrisk to Polluted water supplies are a risk to public health. Meat from the infected animals is regarded as a serious health risk (=something likely to harm people’s health). The tyre dump is a major fire risk (=something that could cause a dangerous fire). She’s becoming a security risk (=someone who may tell important secrets to an enemy).4at risk in a situation where you may be harmed: We must stop these rumours; the firm’s reputation is at risk.risk from Women are more at risk from the harmful effects of alcohol than men.risk of Their children are also at high risk of developing the disease. That would mean putting other children at risk.5run a risk to be in a situation where there is a possibility that something bad could happen to yourun the risk of doing something Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.6at the risk of doing something used when you think that what you are going to say or do may have a bad result, may offend or annoy people etc: At the risk of sounding stupid, can I ask a question? Will they go ahead with their plans, even at the risk of offending the Americans?7at your own risk if you do something at your own risk, you do it when you understand the possible dangers and have been warned about them: You can use it, but it’s at your own risk. All personal belongings are left at the owner’s risk.8[countable] a person or business judged according to the danger involved in giving them insurance or lending them moneygood/bad/poor risk Drivers under 21 are regarded as poor risks by insurance companies.COLLOCATIONSadjectiveshigh· Professional sport involves a relatively high risk of injury.low· The risks of failure are quite low.considerable (=fairly large)· Starting up your own business involves considerable risks.a big/great/huge risk· There is a great risk that the wound will become infected.an increased/reduced risk· Those who smoke have an increased risk of heart disease.a real risk· There is a real risk that there could be another war.a serious/grave risk (=real and big)· The most serious risk of flooding this evening is on the River Wye.a potential risk· The potential risks associated with this operation should not be ignored.a financial risk· There is relatively little financial risk for the company.a political risk· The political risks for the president are minimal.attendant risks formal (=risks involved in something)· Those who deal with firearms are generally aware of the attendant risks.verbscarry a risk (=might be dangerous)· Most medical operations carry some risk.pose a risk (=might be dangerous)· Climate change poses serious risks to the environment.involve/entail risk· Investments that provide a high return generally entail more risk.reduce/minimize a risk· This diet could reduce your risk of certain cancers.increase a risk· Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.eliminate risk (=remove risk completely)· You can’t eliminate risk in your life completely.avoid a risk· They are anxious to avoid any risk of criticism.face a risk· The dominant male faces the risk that adult males from the group will attack him.risk + NOUNa risk factor (=something that increases a risk)· High cholesterol is one of the risk factors associated with heart disease.risk assessment (=a calculation of how much risk is involved in something)· Engineering risk assessment is based on objective scientific criteria.phrasesthere is a risk· There is always a risk that mistakes will be made.an element/degree of risk (=some risk, but not much)· There is always an element of risk in flying.be worth the risk· Don’t walk home alone at night – it’s not worth the risk.the risks involved/the risks associated with something· The soldiers were well aware of the risks involved.· The public are unwilling to accept the risks associated with nuclear energy.the benefits outweigh the risks (=they are more important than the possible risks)· The benefits to patients who are taking the drug far outweigh the risks.
risk1 noun
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riskrisk2 ●●○ verb [transitive]
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1to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed → gamble: When children start smoking, they don’t realize that they’re risking their health.risk something to do something He’s prepared to risk everything to avoid this war.risk something on something You’d be crazy to risk your money on an investment like that! He risked his life helping others to escape. I’m not going to risk my neck (=risk my life) just to save a common criminal. Why risk life and limb (=risk your life and health) jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity?2to get into a situation where something unpleasant may happen to you → endangerrisk doing something They may even risk losing their homes.risk defeat/death etc He would prefer not to risk another embarrassing defeat. Some people are prepared to risk imprisonment for what they believe.risk being seen/caught/arrested etc Workers who broke the strike risked being attacked when they left the factory.3to do something that you know may have dangerous or unpleasant resultsrisk doing something Are you prepared to risk traveling without an armed guard? She risked a glance back over her shoulder. You could slip out of school between classes, but I wouldn’t risk it.GRAMMARRisk is followed by an -ing form, not an infinitive. You say: · They risk being shot if they are caught.✗Don’t say: They risk to be shot.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS
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[rɪsk]risked, risking, risks
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风险(75%)，危险(24%)，投资报酬的风险(1%)
n.风险；危险；冒险
vt.冒…的危险
n.(Risk)人名；(英、阿拉伯)里斯克
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