The crumbling sidewalks are dangerous for old people.
破旧失修的人行道对老人来说很危险。
dangerous to
The virus is probably not dangerous to humans.
这种病毒对人类可能没有危害。
it is dangerous for somebody to do something
It’s dangerous for a woman to walk alone at night.
女子一个人走夜路有危险。
The powdered milk was not as good as breast milk, and was downright dangerous (=actually dangerous) when it was mixed with unclean water.
奶粉没有母乳好,用不洁净的水冲调更会造成危险。
2RISKinvolving a lot of risk, or likely to cause problems 危险的,可能引起麻烦的SYN risky
The business is in a dangerous financial position.
这家企业的财务状况危急。
a politically dangerous strategy
有政治风险的策略
3dangerous ground/territoryRISKa situation or subject that could make someone very angry or upset 容易得罪人的处境;危险话题
Teachers can be on dangerous ground if they discuss religion.
教师讨论宗教可能会引发争议。
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dangerous ground/territory• Discussion had ventured into dangerous territory.• It is a scoutingreconnaissance into un-known and potentially dangerous territory.• Mr. Lawson moves on to what I regard as even more dangerous territory.• Probably because for Marc it was dangerous ground.• Second, that any official who ignores them is on dangerous ground.• I release my safetybelt to hold you, dangerous ground, ground where my feet have wings of flame.• They must also enter the dangerous ground of anticipating the techniques which might be available in the future.• Here we are on dangerous ground, though.• You're on dangerous ground when you talk politics with Ed.
5 —dangerously adv
people who drive dangerously
危险驾车的人
THESAURUS
dangerous likely to cause death or serious harm, or cause something bad to happen 危险的
Snow and ice are making driving conditions very dangerous.
冰雪令行车环境相当危险。
dangerous drugs
危险药物
a dangerous criminal
一名危险罪犯
risky if something is risky, something bad could easily happen or you could easily make a mistake 有风险的
Doctors said it was too risky to operate.
医生说风险太大,不能动手术。
a risky situation
危险的局势
hazardous /ˈhæzədəs $ -zər-/ especially writtendangerous – used especially about substances, jobs, and journeys 〔尤指物品、工作或旅行〕危险的
hazardous waste
危险废弃物
hazardous chemicals
危险化学物
hazardous occupations
危险职业
The expedition was extremely hazardous.
这次探险活动极其危险。
unsafe dangerous because someone is very likely to be hurt – used especially about places or conditions 〔尤指地方或环境〕不安全的
The roads are unsafe for cyclists.
这些道路对骑车者来说不安全。
unsafe working conditions
危险的工作环境
treacherous /ˈtretʃərəs/ formal or literary places or conditions that are treacherous are very dangerous for anyone who is walking, driving, climbing etc in them 〔地方或环境〕危险的
The snow turned to ice, making conditions treacherous for walkers.
雪变成了冰,对行人构成隐患。
the island’s treacherous coastline
该岛危险的海岸
nWith no lighting, the roads can be treacherous.
perilous /ˈperələs/ literary a perilous journey, situation etc is very dangerous 〔旅行、局势等〕充满危险的
a perilous journey across the sea
一次危险的跨海之旅
high-risk [only before noun] a high-risk job, situation, or behaviour is likely to be dangerous 〔工作、局势或行为〕高风险的
Drug users need to know that sharing needles is high-risk behaviour.
吸毒者要知道,共用针头是很危险的做法。
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dangerous• Now the surface was so slack that it was becoming dangerous.• Today the judgedismissedreports from two psychiatrists who said they did not believe Bourgois was dangerous.• Working conditions for adults, who earned about $ 3 a day, were also dangerous.• Neil thought the man looked dangerous.• Police described the three escapedprisoners as highly dangerous.• Snow and ice are making driving conditions very dangerous.• He was cowardly and dangerous, and obviously very good at his job.• Women felt that complaining about sexual harrassment was dangerous, as there was always the threat of losing their jobs.• Not a dangerousdisposition I think; though it might be if my nature were more masculine & daring.• a dangerousdog• dangerousdrugs such as heroin and crack• It's too dangerous for the kids to play in the street.• At least the man was wise enough to know how dangerous he was.• a dangerous neighborhood• Using humor in a job interview is a dangerous thing - you never know how the interviewer will react.• It is dangerous to assume that shareprices will continue to rise.• Air bags are exceedingly fast, which can be dangerous to infants and elderlypassengers.• The pilot says it's too dangerous to try to land the plane in this weather.• It is either tautologous, positively dangerous, unoriginal or highly ambiguous.• It's dangerous work but for men like Clement, summer firefighting is an important source of income.
dangerous to• The paint they're using is dangerous to people and animals.