| 单词 | risk |
| 释义 | Related topics: Insurancerisk1 /rɪsk/ ●●● S2 W1 noun 1 [countable, uncountable]RISK the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen 危险（性），风险 SYN danger, → chancerisk 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 [countable]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 [countable]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。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。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？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。8 [countable]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good/bad/poor risk Drivers under 21 are regarded as poor risks by insurance companies. 未满21岁的驾驶者被保险公司认为是高风险的保险对象。 COLLOCATIONSadjectiveshigh 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 riskThere is relatively little financial risk for the company.na political riskThe 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.verbscarry 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 + NOUNa 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.phrasesthere 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 Corpusrisk• 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 [transitive] 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 When children start smoking, they don’t realize that they’re risking their health. 小孩子学抽烟的时候并没有意识到这是在拿自己的健康去冒险。risk something to do something He’s prepared to risk everything to avoid this war. 他准备不惜一切来避免这场战争。risk something on something You’d be crazy to risk your money on an investment like that! 你疯了，竟然拿钱去冒险做那样的投资！ He risked his life helping others to escape. 他冒着生命危险去帮助其他人逃离。 I’m not going to risk my neck (=risk my life) just to save a common criminal. 我才不会冒死去救一个惯犯。 Why risk life and limb (=risk your life and health) jumping out of a plane just to raise money for charity? 何必为了慈善募捐去玩命跳飞机呢？2 RISKto get into a situation where something unpleasant may happen to you 担…风险，冒…的危险 → endangerrisk doing something They may even risk losing their homes. 他们甚至有可能失去房子。risk defeat/death etc He would prefer not to risk another embarrassing defeat. 他可不想冒再次失败丢人现眼的风险。 Some people are prepared to risk imprisonment for what they believe. 有些人为了信仰甘冒牢狱之险。risk being seen/caught/arrested etc Workers who broke the strike risked being attacked when they left the factory. 破坏罢工的工人在离开工厂时有遭受攻击的危险。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〕risk doing something Are you prepared to risk traveling without an armed guard? 你准备冒险不带武装警卫出行吗？ She risked a glance back over her shoulder. 她壮着胆子回头看了一眼。 You could slip out of school between classes, but I wouldn’t risk it. 你可以在课间溜出学校，但我不想冒这个险。n GrammarRisk 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.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpusrisk• 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 Dictionaryriskrisk1 /rɪsk/ noun1[countable, uncountable] the possibility that something may be lost, harmed, or damaged, or that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happenIf you’re considering starting a business, think carefully about the risks involved.risk ofIf 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 thatThere is always a risk that the supplier will go out of business before the order is delivered. → downside risk2[countable, uncountable]FINANCE the possibility that the value of an asset may go up or down on the stockmarketThere 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 risk3[countable]BANKINGFINANCE the possibility that a person or business will not pay back a loanMany banks will not lend to high-risk borrowers. → credit risk → sovereign risk4[countable]INSURANCE the possibility of a particular type of damage against which you are insuredCheck in detail the risks that are covered by your policy.5[countable]FINANCEINSURANCE a person or business judged according to the risk involved in providing them with insurance or lending them moneyDrivers 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 risk6run a risk to be in a situation where there is a risk of something bad happening to youIf 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 resultsThe 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 lostWe 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 themAll tours are undertaken at the visitor’s own risk.riskrisk2 verb [transitive]1to put something in a situation in which it could be lost, destroyed, or harmedrisk something on somethingYou’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 youThe workers risked dismissal without compensation if the strike continued.3to do something that you know may have dangerous or unpleasant resultsrisk doing somethingNo bank would risk giving them a loan.→ See Verb tableOrigin risk1 (1600-1700) French risque, from Italian riscorisk1 noun →COLLOCATIONS1risk2 verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChinese bad, Corpus that the dangerous possibility something unpleasant, Business or |
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