hazard

• Substantiv, das eine potenzielle Quelle von Gefahr, Risiko oder Schaden bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a potential source of danger, risk, or harm.

1. Danger or riskB1formal

   A source of potential harm, danger, or risk.

   Gefahr oder Risiko

   • Smoking is a health hazard.
   • The icy roads are a hazard for drivers.
   • Chemical spills pose a serious environmental hazard.

   Synonymedangerendangermentmenaceperilriskthreat

   Antonymeprotectionsafetysecurity

2. Obstacle in golfB2formal

   A natural or artificial obstacle on a golf course, such as a bunker or water.

   Hindernis im Golf

   • His ball landed in a sand hazard near the green.
   • The water hazard runs along the left side of the fairway.
   • She skillfully avoided the hazard and made par.

• Verb, das eine Handlung mit Risiko oder Wagnis ausdrückt oder eine Vermutung bzw. einen Vorschlag mit riskantem Element äußert.

A verb used to express the act of risking or venturing something, or making a guess or suggestion with an element of risk.

1. Risk or ventureB2formal

   To take a risk or to expose something to danger.

   Riskieren

   • He hazarded his entire savings on the new business venture.
   • She hazarded a guess at the answer, even though she wasn't sure.
   • The captain hazarded the ship through the storm.

   Synonymechanceendangergambleimperiljeopardizeriskventurewager

   Antonymeguardprotectsafeguardsecure

2. Offer tentativelyC1formal

   To suggest or propose something with the understanding that it might be wrong.

   Vermuten

   • I hazarded the opinion that the plan might fail.
   • She hazarded a suggestion during the meeting.
   • He hazarded a remark about the company's future.

   Synonymeadvanceconjectureguessofferproposeput forwardspeculatesuggestsurmiseventure

   Antonymeaffirmassertdeclaremaintainstate