risk 1 S2 W1 / rɪsk / 名词
1 [可数和不可数名词] the possibility that something bad, unpleasant, or dangerous may happen 同义词 danger → chance
risk of
Skiers always face the risk of serious injury.
risk (that)
There is a risk that the disease may spread further.
risk to
There is no risk to public health.
2 [可数名词] an action that might have bad results → gamble :
It was a risk, sending a letter to my house.
take a risk (= do something that might have bad results )
Isn’t he taking a bit of a risk in coming here?
take the risk of doing something
I couldn’t take the risk of leaving him alone even for a short time.
calculated risk (= a risk you take because you think a good result is quite likely )
3 [可数名词] something or someone that is likely to cause harm or danger
risk to
Polluted water supplies are a risk to public health.
Meat from the infected animals is regarded as a serious health risk (= something likely to harm people’s health ) .
The tyre dump is a major fire risk (= something that could cause a dangerous fire ) .
She’s becoming a security risk (= someone who may tell important secrets to an enemy ) .
4 at risk in a situation where you may be harmed :
We must stop these rumours; the firm’s reputation is at risk.
at risk from
Women are more at risk from the harmful effects of alcohol than men.
at risk of
Their children are also at high risk of developing the disease.
That would mean putting other children at risk .
5 run a risk to be in a situation where there is a possibility that something bad could happen to you
run the risk of doing something
Anyone travelling without a passport runs the risk of being arrested.
6 at the risk of doing something used when you think that what you are going to say or do may have a bad result, may offend or annoy people etc :
At the risk of sounding stupid, can I ask a question?
Will they go ahead with their plans, even at the risk of offending the Americans?
7 at 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 :
You can use it, but it’s at your own risk.
All personal belongings are left at the owner’s risk.
8 [可数名词] a person or business judged according to the danger involved in giving them insurance or lending them money
good/bad/poor risk
Drivers under 21 are regarded as poor risks by insurance companies.
COLLOCATIONS
形容词
high Professional sport involves a relatively high risk of injury.
low The risks of failure are quite low.
considerable (= one that is fairly large ) Starting up your own business involves considerable risks.
a big/great/huge risk There is a great risk that the wound will become infected.
an increased/reduced risk Those who smoke have an increased risk of heart disease.
a real risk There is a real risk that there could be another war.
a serious/grave risk (= real and big ) The most serious risk of flooding this evening is on the River Wye.
a potential risk The potential risks associated with this operation should not be ignored.
a financial risk There is relatively little financial risk for the company.
a political risk The political risks for the President are minimal.
attendant risks formal (= risks involved in something ) Those who deal with firearms are generally aware of the attendant risks.
动词
carry a risk (= might be dangerous ) Most medical operations carry some risk.
pose a risk (= might be dangerous ) Climate change poses serious risks to the environment.
involve/entail risk Investments that provide a high return generally entail more risk.
reduce/minimize a risk This diet could reduce your risk of certain cancers.
increase a risk Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.
eliminate risk (= remove risk completely ) You can’t eliminate risk in your life completely.
avoid a risk They are anxious to avoid any risk of criticism.
face a risk The dominant male faces the risk that adult males from the group will attack him.
risk + NOUN
a risk factor (= something that increases a risk ) High cholesterol is one of the risk factors associated with heart disease.
risk assessment (= a calculation of how much risk is involved in something ) Engineering risk assessment is based on objective scientific criteria.
短语
there is a risk There is always a risk that mistakes will be made.
an element/degree of risk (= some risk, but not much ) There is always an element of risk in flying.
be worth the risk Don’t walk home alone at night – it’s not worth the risk.
the risks involved/the risks associated with something The soldiers were well aware of the risks involved. | The public are unwilling to accept the risks associated with nuclear energy.
the benefits outweigh the risks (= they are more important than the possible risks ) The benefits to patients who are taking the drug far outweigh the risks.
THESAURUS
risk the chance that something bad may happen : Smoking greatly increases the risk of lung cancer.
threat the possibility that something very bad will happen : the only way to reduce the threat of nuclear war
hazard something that may be dangerous or cause accidents or problems : natural hazards like avalanches