risk

• 名词，指可能发生的损失、伤害、危险或其他不利结果的概率或可能性。也可指可能带来危险的人或事物，以及保险中承保的受险对象。

A noun referring to the possibility or chance of loss, injury, danger, or other adverse outcome.

1. Possibility of harm or lossA2formal

   The chance that something bad or dangerous may happen.

   风险

   • There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
   • He took a risk by investing all his savings.
   • Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.

   同义词chancedangerendangermentexposurehazardjeopardylikelihoodmenaceperilpossibilitythreatvulnerability

   反义词certaintysafetysecurity

2. Dangerous element or factorB1formal

   Something or someone that is considered a potential source of danger.

   危险因素

   • The old building is a fire risk.
   • Drunk drivers are a risk to everyone on the road.
   • The company identified several risks in the project plan.

   同义词dangerhazardmenaceperilthreat

3. Insurance or financial termB2formal

   The possibility of financial loss or damage, often used in insurance and business contexts.

   风险

   • The insurance policy covers the risk of theft.
   • Investors must assess the risk before buying stocks.
   • The bank calculated the credit risk of the borrower.

   同义词dangerexposurehazardliabilityperiluncertainty

   反义词certaintysurety

• 表示使某人或某物面临危险、伤害或损失，或表示为了某事物而冒险。

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing someone or something to danger, harm, or loss, or to take a chance on something.

1. Expose to dangerB1formal

   To put something or someone in a situation where there is a possibility of harm or loss.

   使…面临危险

   • He risked his life to save the drowning child.
   • She risked her career by speaking out against the company.
   • They risked losing everything by investing in the startup.

   同义词compromiseendangerexposehazardimperiljeopardize

   反义词protectsafeguardshield

2. Take a chanceB1informal

   To do something despite the possibility of a negative outcome.

   冒险

   • I'll risk it and ask her out.
   • He risked being late by taking the scenic route.
   • We risked missing the flight to grab a coffee.

   同义词chancedaregamblehazardventure

   反义词ensureguaranteeprotectsafeguardsecure