endangered

• 形容某个物种或群体面临严重的灭绝危险。

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.

   濒危

   • 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.

   同义词threatenedvanishingvulnerable

2. At risk of harm or lossB2formal

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

   濒危

   • 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.

   同义词threatenedvulnerable

   反义词protectedsafesecure

• 动词，指使某人或某事物处于危险或风险之中，可能造成伤害或损害。

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.

   危及

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

   同义词exposehazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   反义词guardprotectsafeguardshield