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risk

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risk1 /rɪsk/ ●●● S2 W1 noun  
1  [countableC, uncountableU]RISK the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen 危险（性），风险 SYN danger, → chance
risk of
 Skiers always face the risk of serious injury.
滑雪者始终面临着受重伤的风险。
risk (that)
 There is a risk that the disease may spread further.
这种疾病存在进一步扩散的危险。
risk to
 There is no risk to public health.
对公众健康没有危害。
2  [countableC]RISK an action that might have bad results 冒险行为 → gamble
 It was a risk, sending a letter to my house.
将信寄到我家是冒险。
take a risk (=do something that might have bad results) 冒险
 Isn’t he taking a bit of a risk in coming here?
他来这儿不是有点冒险吗？
take the risk of doing something
 I couldn’t take the risk of leaving him alone even for a short time.
我不能冒险留下他独自一人，哪怕是一会儿也不行。
calculated risk (=a risk you take because you think a good result is quite likely) 权衡过的风险
3  [countableC]DANGEROUS something or someone that is likely to cause harm or danger 可能造成伤害[危险]的事物[人]
risk to
 Polluted water supplies are a risk to public health.
受污染的水源对公众健康是一个威胁。
 Meat from the infected animals is regarded as a serious health risk (=something likely to harm people’s health).
受感染动物的肉被认为对健康有严重威胁。
 The tyre dump is a major fire risk (=something that could cause a dangerous fire).
那堆废轮胎是一个很大的火灾隐患。
 She’s becoming a security risk (=someone who may tell important secrets to an enemy).
她成了危险分子。
4  at risk RISKin a situation where you may be harmed 处境危险，受到威胁
 We must stop these rumours; the firm’s reputation is at risk.
我们必须制止这些谣传，公司的名誉受到了威胁。
at risk from
 Women are more at risk from the harmful effects of alcohol than men.
女性受酒精危害的可能性比男性更大。
at risk of
 Their children are also at high risk of developing the disease.
他们的孩子患此病的风险也很高。
 That would mean putting other children at risk.
那将意味着让其他孩子遭受威胁。
Examples from the Corpus
putting ... at risk• Misuse through ignorance can result in your getting lost, flying into controlled airspace, and putting other aircraft at risk.• The workers said the campaign was attracting bad publicity for their company and putting their livelihoods at risk.• They are putting lives at risk, and the ones who pay are us, here at the mercy of the government.• The coal's importers deny they're putting miners jobs at risk.• Not only was she putting herself at risk but also her family, by carrying home all sorts of germs.• I wouldn't hesitate to tell an overweight, unfit man that he was putting his health at risk.
5  run a risk RISKto be in a situation where there is a possibility that something bad could happen to you 冒险
run the risk of doing something
 Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.
任何人不带护照旅行都有被逮捕的危险。
Examples from the Corpus
run the risk of doing something• Archer understood that he ran the risk of having his mandate withdrawn, and for some obscure reason he disliked the prospect.• At least she wouldn't run the risk of bumping into Julius in the shower.• But any brief lay summary runs the risk of getting things wrong.• But even were Mr Li to harbour such intentions, he would run the risk of seeing Mr Zhu come out shining.• Even so they could have done with cutting the lineouts more, even though this strategy runs the risks of cluttering the midfield.• He did not want to run the risk of being brushed off.• To adopt too critical or enquiring a position at this stage would be to run the risk of alienation.• Training costs money, and the pioneering firms that take this path run the risk of having their workers poached by rivals.
6  at the risk of doing something RISKused when you think that what you are going to say or do may have a bad result, may offend or annoy people etc 冒着做某事的危险
 At the risk of sounding stupid, can I ask a question?
恕我愚昧，能问个问题吗？
 Will they go ahead with their plans, even at the risk of offending the Americans?
他们会继续实行他们的计划吗，哪怕是冒着得罪美国人的危险？
Examples from the Corpus
at the risk of doing something• A school has to be able to make rules about students' dress, even at the risk of upsetting parents.• There were even imitation sheepskins, but worn at the risk of being considered a total nebbish.• Which, at the risk of uttering sacrilege, may not be such a bad thing.• At the risk of being boring, I have to say again how much I enjoyed myself.• At the risk of sounding like your mother, you'd better dress up warm.• This is a point which -- at the risk of being boring -- I must emphasize once again.• Cantor figured he could afford caution, even at the risk of insulting the caller.• How I loved being normal, even at the risk of becoming a Red Cross water-safety statistic.• However, at the risk of underestimating such differences, certain current issues can be picked out.• However, there is no point investing for the long term at the risk of being caned in the short term.• Proceed with caution and, at the risk of sounding like a tabloid astrologer, look before you leap.
7  at your own risk RISKif you do something at your own risk, you do it when you understand the possible dangers and have been warned about them 自担风险，责任自负
 You can use it, but it’s at your own risk.
你可以用它，但后果自负。
 All personal belongings are left at the owner’s risk.
所有私人物品，一旦丢失，责任自负。
Examples from the Corpus
at your own risk• You could leave your bicycle at Dingle Station every day for a week for only 6d, at your own risk of course.• Follow their advice at your own risk.• There are also sanctioned nude beaches and unsanctioned beaches, where you go buff at your own risk.• Danger - enter at your own risk.• Parkers need to be clearly warned that they park their vehicles entirely at their own risk.• Anyone who swims in this part of the river does it at their own risk.• Journalists were allowed into the area, but only at their own risk.• The trespasser comes on to the premises at his own risk.• Any such person relies upon the report at his own risk.• But it's at your own risk.• Visitors who park their cars in the corner lot do so at their own risk.• Taste them at your own risk.
8  [countableC]BFI a person or business judged according to the danger involved in giving them insurance or lending them money 〔按其风险评估的〕保险对象；贷款对象
 COLLOCATIONS
adjectives
high 高的
Professional sport involves a relatively high risk of injury.
职业运动具有相对较高的受伤风险。
low 低的
The risks of failure are quite low.
失败的风险很低。
considerable (=fairly large) 相当大的
Starting up your own business involves considerable risks.
自己创业风险相当大。
a big/great/huge risk 大的风险
There is a great risk that the wound will become infected.
伤口感染的风险很大。
an increased/reduced risk 增加/减少的风险
Those who smoke have an increased risk of heart disease.
吸烟者患心脏病的风险更大。
a real risk 很大的风险
nThere is a real risk that there could be another war.
a serious/grave risk (=real and big) 极大的风险
nThe most serious risk of flooding this evening is on the River Wye.
a potential risk 潜在风险
nThe potential risks associated with this operation should not be ignored.
na financial risk
There is relatively little financial risk for the company.
na political risk
The political risks for the president are minimal.
attendant risks formal (=risks involved in something) 附带风险
nThose who deal with firearms are generally aware of the attendant risks.
verbs
carry a risk (=might be dangerous) 带来风险
Most medical operations carry some risk.
大多数手术都带有某种风险。
pose a risk (=might be dangerous) 构成风险
Climate change poses serious risks to the environment.
气候变化对环境构成极大的威胁。
involve/entail risk 含有/必然伴有风险
Investments that provide a high return generally entail more risk.
高回报的投资一般必然伴有更多风险。
reduce/minimize a risk 降低风险/令风险最小化
This diet could reduce your risk of certain cancers.
这一饮食方式会降低罹患某些癌症的风险。
increase a risk 增加风险
nSmoking increases the risk of heart disease.
eliminate risk (=remove risk completely) 消除风险
nYou can’t eliminate risk in your life completely.
avoid a risk 避免风险
nThey are anxious to avoid any risk of criticism.
face a risk 面对危险
nThe dominant male faces the risk that adult males from the group will attack him.
risk + NOUN
a risk factor (=something that increases a risk) 风险因素
nHigh cholesterol is one of the risk factors associated with heart disease.
risk assessment (=a calculation of how much risk is involved in something) 风险评估
nEngineering risk assessment is based on objective scientific criteria.
phrases
there is a risk 有风险
There is always a risk that mistakes will be made.
犯错的风险总是有的。
an element/degree of risk (=some risk, but not much) 一定程度的风险
There is always an element of risk in flying.
坐飞机始终存在一定的风险。
be worth the risk 值得冒险
Don’t walk home alone at night – it’s not worth the risk.
晚上不要独自步行回家——这样冒险不值得。
the risks involved/the risks associated with something 某事的风险
The soldiers were well aware of the risks involved.
士兵们很清楚其中的风险。
nThe public are unwilling to accept the risks associated with nuclear energy.
the benefits outweigh the risks (=they are more important than the possible risks) 利大于弊
nThe benefits to patients who are taking the drug far outweigh the risks.
Examples from the Corpus
risk• A high-technology firm, for example, faces a great deal more business risk than does an electric utility.• The whole point is adventure and calculated risk taking.• Many of these beaches are not clean, and they carry a high risk of viral infection for swimmers.• There is a high risk of injury in contact sports such as rugby.• For high risk junctions increasing exemplar risk is associated with an increase in the amount of information described.• The increased risk for acute lymphoid leukemia alone was 43 %, the researchers said.• Among middle-class women, early marriage played a similar role in increasing risk of depression.• Drivers often break the speed limit, and there's little risk of getting caught.• How much risk is there with this kind of operation?• The disease affects cats but there is no risk to humans.• There are a lot of risks involved when you start your own business.• Mantel-Haenszel weights were used for summary risk ratio estimates.• It is possible to get malaria in this area, but the risk is pretty low.• We can't ignore the risk that fighting could spread throughout the region.• What exactly is the risk of an ordinary aircraft crashing?• People continue to smoke, despite knowing the risks of heart disease or cancer.• Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of serious injury.• Clean the wound thoroughly to reduce the risk of infection.• Similarly, they share the risks and the profits or losses which may accrue to them.• A lot of children start smoking without realizing what the risks are.• Trading Bonds for a pitcher is an unacceptable risk because pitchers break down so frequently.• Nothing worthwhile is accomplished without risk or danger.
risk to• I'm worried that my age may be a risk to my unborn child.
take the risk of doing something• But you daren't take the risk of trying it on in case I was calling your bluff and would refuse you.• Few are willing to take the risk of pursuing major new opportunities that are not covered by their stated objectives.• He believes every nation takes the risk of violence.• Now he saw his chance and desperation forced him to take the risk of climbing down on to the line in the darkness.• Rather than pay the bribes and suffer the losses resulting from delays, people took the risk of fines for disobeying the law.• She blinked twice, taking the risk of missing the right few seconds while her eyes were shut.• Thus the legal aid scheme permits those eligible to take the risk of litigation at the possible expense of the Fund.• Unfortunately, it appears certain that the Federal Reserve will not take the risk of seeking higher growth.
security risk• Decorative projecting bricks, alcoves, wrought iron gates, and so on, are a security risk.• Bobby Kennedy declared Sinatra's home a security risk, and the President had to cancel his stay at the Sinatra mansion.• It is hard for me to imagine how you could say they present a security risk.• The investigations are intended to prevent spies, criminals, security risks and other undesirables from entering government.• On paper, Jack Edward Dunlap was the ideal security risk.• Windows 95 users will want to explore some built-in security risks in that software.• The Northern authorities confirmed tonight they wouldn't be switching the tie despite the obvious security risk.• Apparently they regarded Churchill as a poor security risk.
good/bad/poor risk• The College did a survey and decided it was not a good risk.• Perhaps; but on the other hand, if insurers are forced to accept bad risks, somebody has to pay.• In this, insurers have to pool good and bad risks and charge a standard premium to all subscribers.• Perhaps over-confidence has meant the taking of poor risks or a laziness over home-work.• Partners can pool their money capital and are usually somewhat better risks in the eyes of bankers.• A second effect is that the worst risks will continue to lose coverage, but this time on price.• This is why the worst risk of swinging and ground looping is always in calm or light wind conditions.
risk2 ●●○ verb [transitiveT]  
1  RISKto put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed 使冒〔失去、毁坏或伤害的〕风险 → gamble
2  RISKto get into a situation where something unpleasant may happen to you 担…风险，冒…的危险 → endanger
3  RISKto do something that you know may have dangerous or unpleasant results 冒险做〔可能有危险或不好结果的事〕
n Grammar
Risk 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.
Examples from the Corpus
risk• He risked a cautious glance over the wall, and saw a group of guards standing by the gate.• You also see them risking accident and injury in car lanes, weaving in and out of traffic.• They risk arrest but have the support of some Civil Guards.• One thing you never did was correct Nivea and risk being called a young miss-know-it-all.• For example, committing to clear performance objectives risks both clear success and clear failure.• They had risked death in order to get their families to America.• Many refugees risk death or arrest in their attempts to flee persecution.• Once he started wandering aimlessly, a trainee risked disturbing the gods at play.• He had risked his own health to help the sick during the epidemic.• He was still too attached to his national status to risk it by appearing partisan.• Road conditions were supposed to be pretty bad, but we decided to risk it.• The university has already cut its budget as much as possible without risking its quality and reputation.• I decided to risk looking for a place to stay when I got there, rather than booking in advance.• Companies cannot risk losing customers through computer problems.• It was refreshing to hear publishers and booksellers risking offending each other.• I don't want to risk offending your parents.• The Carnegie Hero awards are given to those who risk their lives to save others.
risk life and limb• I'm getting too old to risk life and limb for a cheap thrill.• Villeneuve, who had collided with Ralf Schumacher, gets paid £10MILLION for risking life and limb in Formula One.• This meant I didn't have to get risk life and limb to get a good close up shot.
risk being seen/caught/arrested etc• Prostitution would be made legal - and kerb-crawlers would not risk being arrested.• He also risked being arrested and put in gaol.• Daren't risk being seen and so he makes his plans.• And we can't risk being seen in this wing.• Check this in advance with your service manager so that you don't risk being caught out when you are in a hurry.
risk it• If that's my only chance of getting my husband back, I'll risk it.• At midnight I took the decision to risk it.• But we had to risk it.• If you can't find out, don't risk it.• Matt didn't know whether to believe him but can you risk it?• The advisers decided they couldn't risk it.• Yet he hesitated: would an eagle like Kraal have even risked it?• She risked it all and won!• Then there is the lender's assessment of the risk it is taking.
From Longman Business Dictionary
riskrisk1 /rɪsk/ noun
1[countableC, uncountableU] the possibility that something may be lost, harmed, or damaged, or that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen
If you’re considering starting a business, think carefully about the risks involved.
risk of
If your cheque book is lost or stolen, let your bank know immediately in order to reduce the risk of fraud on your account.
This is one high-technology venture that is fairly low in financial risk.
risk that
There is always a risk that the supplier will go out of business before the order is delivered.
→ downside risk
2[countableC, uncountableU]FINANCE the possibility that the value of an asset may go up or down on the stockmarket
There is always some risk with any kind of investment.
Fund managers have the resources and time to make judgments on which non-rated bonds are worth the risk.
→ currency risk → exchange risk → inflation risk → interest-rate risk → inventory risk → liquidity risk → market risk → political risk → specific risk → systematic risk → underwriting risk → unsystematic risk
3[countableC]BANKINGFINANCE the possibility that a person or business will not pay back a loan
Many banks will not lend to high-risk borrowers.
→ credit risk → sovereign risk
4[countableC]INSURANCE the possibility of a particular type of damage against which you are insured
Check in detail the risks that are covered by your policy.
5[countableC]FINANCEINSURANCE a person or business judged according to the risk involved in providing them with insurance or lending them money
Drivers under 21 are regarded as poor risks by insurance companies.
People with previous heart attacks are considered to be higher insurance risks.
→ actuarial risk → buyer's risk → carrier’s risk → catastrophe risk → insurable risk → non-insurable risk → owner’s risk → underwriting risk → uninsurable risk
6run a risk to be in a situation where there is a risk of something bad happening to you
If you fail to pay your bill, you run the risk of having your electricity supply cut off.
7take a risk to decide to do something even though you know it may have bad results
The choice facing the Government is whether or not to take a risk with inflation by reducing interest rates.
8at risk if something is at risk, it is in a situation where it may be damaged or lost
We have to stop these rumours; the firm’s reputation is at risk.
Older workers are most at risk of experiencing long-term unemployment.
Your home is at risk (=you might lose it) if you do not keep up repayments on the loan.
9at 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
All tours are undertaken at the visitor’s own risk.
riskrisk2 verb [transitiveT]
1to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmed
risk something on something
You’d have to be crazy to risk your money on an investment like that!
They risked their financial future on a brand-new business venture.
2to get into a situation where something unpleasant may happen to you
The workers risked dismissal without compensation if the strike continued.
3to do something that you know may have dangerous or unpleasant results
risk doing something
No bank would risk giving them a loan.
Origin risk1
(1600-1700) French risque, from Italian risco
risk1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1risk2 verb →n GRAMMAR1
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TOEFL BNC: 781 COCA: 650
risk

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF RISK | VERB + RISK | RISK + VERB | RISK + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, considerable, enormous, grave, great, high, huge, major, serious, significant, substantial, terrible, tremendous大風險；高風險；重大風險；可怕的風險◇high-risk patients高危病人◇a major risk to livestock對家畜的主要危害➤good風險性較小的保險對象▸➤bad, poor風險性較高的保險對象▸➤low, minimal, slight, small低風險；最低風險；小風險▸➤added, additional, elevated, extra, heightened, increased, increasing額外的風險；增加的風險；附加的風險▸➤decreased, reduced降低的風險▸➤genuine, real真正的風險▸➤attendant, inherent, possible, potential附帶的／內在的／可能的／潛在的風險◇Standards of hygiene have fallen, with all the attendant risks of disease.因為疾病的所有附帶風險，衞生水平降低了。◇There are considerable risks inherent in the policy.這一保單本身就有相當大的風險。➤long-term, short-term長期／短期風險➤lifetime終生風險➤overall整體風險➤personal個人風險◇They do their patriotic duty at great personal risk.他們冒着很大的個人風險盡愛國之責。➤political政治風險◇They run great political risks by opposing him.他們冒着很大的政治風險反對他。➤relative相對的風險➤perceived感受到的風險◇The perceived risk is far greater than reality.感受到的風險遠比現實中的大。➤unacceptable, unnecessary, unreasonable不能接受的／不必要的／不理智的冒險➤acceptable, moderate可接受的／適度的冒險◇its judgment of what constitutes an acceptable risk它對於什麼是可接受的冒險的判斷➤calculated值得承擔的風險◇I take calculated risks but never gamble.我會冒值得承擔的風險，但從不孤注一擲。➤commercial, credit, environmental, financial, fire, health, insurance, safety, security商業風險；信用風險；環境風險；金融風險；火災隱患；健康隱患；保險風險；安全風險；（危及國家安全的）危險分子◇Those old boxes in the corridor are a fire risk.走廊裏的舊箱子是火災隱患。◇He's a good insurance risk.他是個風險很小的保險對象。➤cancer, cardiovascular, disease, heart-disease, HIV, mortality, stroke癌症／心血管病／疾病／心臟病／艾滋病／死亡／中風危險➤suicide自殺風險◇He is not a current suicide risk.他目前沒有自殺的危險。➤flight (especially NAmE) 潛逃風險◇His lawyer argued that he was not a flight risk (= that he would not try to run away, leave the country, etc.).他的律師爭辨說他並不具有潛逃風險。... OF RISK➤degree, level風險程度／級別▸➤element一點兒風險◇The operation carries an element of risk.這個手術有點兒風險。VERB + RISK➤face, run, take面臨風險；冒險◇If you don't study, you run the risk of failing.不學習就可能不及格。◇I'm not prepared to take risks－I want the equipment thoroughly checked.我不願意冒險，設備必須徹底地檢查。➤carry, create, entail, incur, involve, pose, present具有／造成／必然會產生／招致／涉及／構成／導致風險◇Pollutants in the river pose a real risk to the fish.河裏的污染物對魚類造成很大危險。➤heighten, increase, raise增加風險➤double使風險翻倍◇Smoking doubles the risk of having a stroke.抽煙使中風的風險加倍。➤cut, decrease, diminish, lessen, limit, lower, minimize, mitigate, reduce減少風險；限制風險；降低風險；使風險最小化◇Companies can mitigate the risks of losing valuable data.公司能夠降低重要數據丟失的風險。➤avoid, eliminate避免／消除風險▸➤assess, calculate, determine, evaluate, measure, weigh, weigh up (BrE) 評估風險；計算風險；確定風險；衡量風險◇The directors will have to assess our credit risk.董事們會評估我們的信用風險。◇You have to weigh risks and benefits.你得衡量風險與收益。➤know, understand明白風險◇I think you know the risks of your choices.我想你明白你的選擇所帶來的風險。➤identify識別風險◇They try to identify every possible risk.他們試圖確定每個可能存在的風險。➤indicate表明風險➤estimate, predict估計／預測風險➤manage管理風險◇Farmers invest in irrigation to manage risk in drought years.農民們在灌溉上進行投資，以便能在旱災之年應對風險。➤address應對風險◇solutions to address security risks more effectively更有效地應對安全風險的方案➤accept, assume, bear接受／承擔／承受風險◇The lawyers are assuming all the financial risk.律師們承擔所有的金融風險。➤spread分散風險◇These funds spread the risk among different countries.這些基金將風險分散於不同的國家。➤outweigh超過風險◇The benefits outweigh the risks.利益大於風險。➤justify證明冒險有必要◇The rewards may well justify the risks.回報將充分證明冒險是划得來的。➤be considered被認為有風險◇He is no longer considered a security risk in the State of California.他不再被認為是危及加州安全的危險分子。RISK + VERB➤outweigh sth風險勝過⋯RISK + NOUN➤group風險群體◇Miners are a high risk group for certain types of gastric cancer.礦工是極易患某幾種胃癌的高風險人群。➤factor危險因素◇Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for this disease.吸煙是導致這種疾病的一個危險因素。➤assessment風險評估➤analysis風險分析➤level風險水平◇investors' assessments of overall risk levels投資者對整體風險水平的評估➤category風險類別◇Young male drivers are a higher risk category compared to mature ladies and even women of the same age.較之於成熟女性甚至同齡女性，年輕男性司機風險更高。➤mitigation, reduction風險降低▸➤management風險管理➤manager風險管理人➤aversion, avoidance風險規避◇the strategies of risk avoidance that people practice in their everyday lives人們日常生活中使用的風險規避策略➤tolerance風險承受能力◇Consider your own risk tolerance. How many chances are you willing to take?想想你自己的風險承受能力。你願意冒多大的風險？➤behaviour/behavior (especially NAmE) 危險行為◇efforts to persuade the public to reduce risk behavior勸說公眾減少危險行為的努力➤premium風險溢價◇a big jump in the risk premium on corporate bonds公司債券風險溢價的大幅跳升PREPOSITION➤at risk處於風險中◇to put someone's life at risk使某人的生命處於危險中➤at risk from, at risk of冒⋯風險；有⋯危險◇Journalists in the zone are at serious risk of being kidnapped.這一地區的記者有被綁架的嚴重危險。➤at risk for (especially NAmE) 處於⋯危險中◇Children are at greater risk for these diseases.孩子患這些疾病的風險更大。➤at the risk of冒⋯的風險◇At the risk of sounding rude, don't you think you'd better change for the party?冒昧說一句，你不覺得應該換套衣服參加這個聚會嗎？➤at risk to冒傷及⋯的危險◇He saved the child at considerable risk to himself.他自己冒着相當大的生命危險救了那個孩子。➤risk by冒險做⋯◇He knew he was taking a big risk by going skiing.他知道他去滑雪是冒很大風險的。➤risk for (especially NAmE) ⋯的風險◇a reduced risk for heart disease患心臟病的風險降低➤risk from來自⋯的風險◇a risk from contaminated water水質污染造成的危險➤risk in做⋯的風險◇I was taking a big risk in lending her the money.我借錢給她是冒很大的風險的。➤risk of⋯的風險◇a higher risk of stomach cancer更高的患胃癌的風險➤risk to對⋯的危害◇a risk to health危及健康PHRASES➤at your own risk自擔風險◇The building is unsafe－enter at your own risk.此建築不安全，進入者後果自負。➤an increase in risk, a reduction in risk風險的增加／降低➤risks and benefits, risks and rewards風險和利益／報償◇the risks and benefits of a drug藥物的風險和益處
risk

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VERB + RISK | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERB + RISK➤cannot, dare not, not want to, would not不能／不敢／不願／不會冒險◇I simply can't risk being seen there.我可不能冒在那兒被人看到的風險。◇I didn't want to risk being late.我不想冒遲到的風險。➤be prepared to, be willing to願意冒險◇He was prepared to risk everything in order to achieve his ambition.為實現他的雄心壯志他願意冒任何危險。➤choose to, decide to決定冒險➤refuse to拒絕冒險◇I refuse to risk being hurt.我不想冒受傷的危險。PREPOSITION➤for為⋯冒險◇I am not risking my neck for anyone!我可不想為任何人拿性命冒險！➤on在⋯上冒險◇I wouldn't risk my money on this investment.我不想冒險把錢花在這個投資上。PHRASES➤risk it冒險這樣幹◇I knew I would be in trouble if I was found out, but I decided to risk it anyway.我知道如果被發現就麻煩了，但無論如何我決定冒這個險。➤risk life and limb冒生命危險◇the brave tourist who risks life and limb for adventure冒着生命危險去探險的勇敢旅行者➤risk losing sth冒失去⋯的危險◇families who risk losing their homes冒着失去家園危險的家庭
TOEFL BNC: 781 COCA: 650
risk noun
⇨ risk 1 (the risk of heart disease) ⇨ risk 2 (take a risk) ⇨ threat (a security/fire risk) ⇨ at risk ⇨ vulnerable adj.risk verb
⇨ dare (risk death/being caught) ⇨ threaten 2 (risk your life)risk1

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 the risk of heart disease 患心脏病的风险take a risk 冒险risk ♦︎ danger ♦︎ threat ♦︎ fearThese words all mean the possibility that sth bad or unpleasant will happen. 这些词均表示危险、风险。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the risk / danger / threat of sth happening◆the risk / danger / threat that sth will happen◆(a) real / great / serious / grave risk / danger / threat◆to pose a risk / danger / threat◆to put sth at risk / in danger / under threat■ risk [countable, uncountable] the possibility that sth bad will happen, especially as a result of doing sth or trying to do sth 危险，风险（尤指行为可能产生的不良后果）◆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。◆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。◆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，但实在不值得去担这样的风险。◆At the risk of showing my ignorance, how exactly does this system work?也许我这样问显得很无知，可这个系统到底是怎么运作的？◆He dived 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。  see also risk ⇨ threat noun , risk ⇨ dare verb , risky ⇨ dangerous , at risk ⇨ vulnerable ■ danger [uncountable, countable] the possibility that sth bad will happen, especially sth that will injure, harm or kill sb or damage or destroy sth （尤指致伤、致死或致损的）危险，风险◆Danger! Keep Out!(= written on a sign) 危险！请勿入内！◆Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road.孩子们每次过这条马路都面临着生命危险。◆The building is in danger of collapsing.这栋建筑有倒塌的危险。◆Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die).医生说她现已脱离危险。◆There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return.曾经发生的政治动乱有卷土重来的危险。  see also danger ⇨ threat noun , dangerous ⇨ dangerous ■ threat [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the possibility that sth bad will happen because of the way that things are now 凶兆；征兆◆These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments.新道路的建设可能对这些古老的林地造成破坏。◆There is a real threat of war.确有战争的征兆。  see also threat ⇨ threat , threaten ⇨ threaten 2 3 , threatening ⇨ threatening ■ fear [uncountable] (rather formal) the danger of sth happening （发生某事的）危险ⓘ In this meaning fear is used only in the expressions for fear of sth/of doing sth and for fear that... to mean 'to avoid the danger of sth happening'. 表达此义时，fear仅用于短语for fear of sth/of doing sth和for fear that ...，指避免某事发生◆We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards.我们悄悄说话，以免惊醒警卫。◆I had to run away for fear that he might one day kill me.我只好逃走，生怕他有一天把我杀了。risk2

noun

 the risk of heart disease 患心脏病的风险take a risk 冒险risk ♦︎ gamble ♦︎ chance ♦︎ lotteryThese are all words for sth you do that you know might have a bad result, but that you hope will be a success. 这些词均表示冒险之举。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to take a risk / gamble / chance on sth◆to take a risk / chance with sth◆a big risk / gamble / chance◆a huge / major / calculated risk / gamble◆something of / a bit of a risk / gamble / lottery◆to take a risk / gamble / chance◆a risk / gamble pays off■ risk [countable] (usually used in the phrase take a risk 通常用于短语take a risk) something that you do even though you know that sth bad could happen as a result 冒险之举◆That's a risk that I'm not prepared to take.我不愿去冒那个险。◆You have no right to take risks with other people's lives.你无权拿别人的生命去冒险。◆Thankfully the risk paid off (= the action was successful).值得庆幸的是，冒险行动成功了。  see also risk ⇨ dare verb , risky ⇨ dangerous ■ gamble [singular] something that you do even though you know it could be unsuccessful or have a bad result, but when you hope the result will be a success 赌博；打赌；冒险◆It was the biggest gamble of his political career.这是他政治生涯中最大的赌博。◆She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it.她知道自己是在冒险，但她认为值得一博。OPP safe bet ⇨ option ▸ gamble

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 [transitive, intransitive] ◆He gambled his reputation on this deal.他在以自己的声誉为这笔交易作赌注。◆It was wrong to gamble with our children's future.拿孩子们的未来冒险是错误的。■ chance [countable] (only used in the phrases take a chance/take no chances 仅用于短语take a chance和take no chances) something that you decide to do even though you know it might be the wrong choice or sth bad could happen as a result 冒险之举◆The manager took a chance on a young, inexperienced player.教练冒险起用了一个年轻又缺乏经验的队员。◆The police were taking no chances with the protesters.警察采取严密措施应对抗议民众，力求万无一失。NOTE 辨析 Risk, gamble or chance? Risk is used especially when you are putting your/sb's life or safety in danger; gamble is usually used when the danger is less serious, or you are risking money; take a chance or take no chances is often used when you decide to give/not to give sb the opportunity to do sth. * risk尤指拿自己或他人的生命或安全来冒险；gamble涉及的风险一般较小，或指有损失钱财的可能；take a chance或take no chances常用于决定给或不给某人做某事的机会。■ lottery ˈlɒtəri; NAmE ˈlɑːtəri [singular] (often disapproving) a situation whose success or result is based on luck rather than on effort or careful organization 碰运气的事◆Politicians have acknowledged that it is a bit of a lottery who gets funding.政坛人士承认，谁能得到资金多少得靠运气。
TOEFL BNC: 781 COCA: 650

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