jeopardise

jeopardise — verb

1. to cause a plan, situation, relationship, or other important thing to face the p

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to cause a plan, situation, relationship, or other important thing to face the possibility of failure, loss, or serious harm — for example, when a careless decision threatens your career or a company's reputation.

例句

Kasia knew that lying on her CV could jeopardise her chances of getting the job.

jeopardise + chances of [gerund/noun]

The peace talks were jeopardised when both sides refused to compromise.

passive: be jeopardised + by/when [circumstance]

同義詞
  • endanger

    more direct; used for physical safety and tangible harm rather than plans or abstract things

  • threaten

    broadest of the group; can describe both deliberate actions and external forces

  • risk

    can be transitive or intransitive; 'risk your career' emphasises voluntary exposure to danger

  • compromise

    suggests weakening or damaging something gradually, especially standards, principles, or values

反義詞
  • protect

    to keep something safe from harm or loss

  • safeguard

    to take active measures to prevent risk or damage

文法句型

jeopardise + noun phrase

用法筆記

Always transitive — you must state what is being jeopardised. The American English spelling is 'jeopardize'. The noun form appears in the common phrase 'in jeopardy' (e.g., 'Her career was in jeopardy.'). While 'endanger' focuses on physical safety, 'jeopardise' is more common with abstract things: plans, reputations, careers, relationships, and opportunities.

常見錯誤

❌She jeopardised in the dangerous situation.
✅She jeopardised her safety by walking home alone at night.
💡'jeopardise' is always transitive; you cannot use it without an object.
❌The storm jeopardised the village.
✅The storm endangered the village.
💡'jeopardise' sounds unnatural with places and physical harm; use 'endanger' for direct physical threats.