endangered

• Diz-se de uma espécie ou grupo de seres vivos que corre sério risco de extinção. Também pode descrever algo que está em perigo ou sob ameaça.

Describes a species or group that is at serious risk of extinction.

1. At risk of extinctionB1formal

   Describes a species that is in danger of becoming extinct in the near future.

   Ameaçado de extinção

   • The giant panda is an endangered species.
   • Many organizations work to protect endangered animals.
   • The tiger is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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2. At risk of harm or lossB2formal

   In a situation where something is likely to be harmed, damaged, or lost.

   Em risco

   • The company's future is endangered by the financial crisis.
   • His health was endangered by the extreme weather conditions.
   • The project is endangered due to lack of funding.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de colocar alguém ou algo em risco ou perigo.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone or something at risk or in danger.

1. Put at riskB2formal

   To expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss.

   Colocar em risco

   • Smoking can endanger your health.
   • The reckless driver endangered the lives of pedestrians.
   • Pollution endangers many species of wildlife.

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