risk
risk — 名詞
1. the chance that something harmful or unpleasant will happen — for example, the p
風險
壞事發生的可能性
the chance that something harmful or unpleasant will happen — for example, the possibility of getting a disease, losing money, or being in an accident.
There is a high risk of flooding in coastal areas during the typhoon season.
颱風季節時，沿海地區發生洪水的風險很高。
high risk of + noun phrase
Smoking cigarettes greatly increases your risk of developing lung problems.
吸菸會大幅增加罹患肺部疾病的風險。
increase the risk of + gerund
The doctor explained all the possible risks and benefits of the surgery.
醫生向病人詳細說明了手術的所有風險與益處。
Regular exercise can help lower your risk of heart disease in later life.
規律運動有助於降低晚年罹患心臟病的風險。
Investors should carefully study the risks before putting money into any new business.
投資人在把資金投入新事業之前，應該仔細評估風險。
文法句型
risk of + noun/gerund
increase/reduce/lower the risk of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Commonly used with premodifiers: high/low/great/serious/real risk. Followed by of + noun (risk of fire) or of + gerund (risk of losing everything). Do not use to + infinitive after risk in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. a person, thing, or situation that could cause harm, loss, or problems in the fu
危險；隱患
可能造成危害的事物
a person, thing, or situation that could cause harm, loss, or problems in the future.
Old electrical wiring is a serious fire risk in older apartment buildings.
老舊的電線在較舊的公寓大樓中是嚴重的火災隱患。
fire risk — context-noun modifier
The abandoned factory was considered a health risk by the local community.
當地居民認為這座廢棄工廠對健康構成威脅。
health risk — context-noun modifier
Chemical spills from nearby farms pose a major risk to the river and its wildlife.
附近農場的化學物質外洩對河流及野生動物構成重大風險。
Airport security teams work hard to identify potential risks before they cause trouble.
機場安檢團隊努力找出潛在的危險，以免造成問題。
Children who play near busy roads face a greater risk of accidents.
在繁忙路段附近玩耍的兒童面臨更大的意外事故風險。
- protection
something that keeps harm away
- safeguard
a measure taken to prevent harm
文法句型
[context noun] + risk
risk + to + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used as the second element of a compound: fire risk, health risk, security risk, flood risk. The determiner (a, the) or modifier (serious, major) usually comes before the compound.
3. a situation in which someone or something is likely to be harmed, damaged, or lo
危險處境
處於可能受害的情況
a situation in which someone or something is likely to be harmed, damaged, or lost.
The firefighter put his life at risk to save a family from a burning house.
這名消防員冒著生命危險，從燃燒的房屋中救出那一家人。
put [someone/something] at risk
Astrid knew that continuing the climb in bad weather would put everyone at risk.
Astrid 知道繼續在惡劣天氣下攀登會讓所有人都陷入危險。
Patients with weak immune systems are at risk of catching serious infections.
免疫系統較弱的患者有感染嚴重疾病的風險。
The company's future is at risk unless new investors can be found very soon.
除非很快找到新的投資人，否則這家公司的前途堪憂。
Rin refused to let her children play near the active construction site because their safety was at risk.
Rin 不讓孩子在還在施工的工地附近玩耍，因為他們的安全處於危險之中。
文法句型
at risk
put [someone/something] at risk
at risk of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively in prepositional phrase form: at risk, put at risk, place at risk. Can also appear as a compound adjective: at-risk youth, at-risk patients. The preposition at is fixed — never use in risk or under risk.
常見錯誤
4. the condition of accepting full legal or personal responsibility for any harm, l
自負責任
自行承擔損失的責任
the condition of accepting full legal or personal responsibility for any harm, loss, or damage that may occur.
The sign at the pool read: 'Swim at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty.'
游泳池旁的告示牌寫著：「游泳者自負責任，現場無救生員執勤。」
at your own risk — disclaimer formula
Anyone who enters the abandoned building does so at their own risk.
任何人進入這棟廢棄建築都必須自負責任。
Before signing the rental contract, Niran understood he was renting the property at his own risk.
在簽署租約之前，Niran 明白他是以自負責任的方式租下那處房產。
Lending money to strangers without a written agreement is done at your own risk.
沒有書面協議就把錢借給陌生人，一切風險完全由自己承擔。
文法句型
at [one's] own risk
用法筆記
Exclusively used in the fixed formula at your own risk / at one's own risk, typically on warning signs, legal disclaimers, or contracts. Never modified by adjectives. Do not confuse with the STATE OF DANGER sense (at risk), which lacks own and does not imply legal responsibility.
常見錯誤
5. an action or decision taken even though it might lead to something bad — usually
冒險
做可能危險的事
an action or decision taken even though it might lead to something bad — usually because you hope the result will be positive.
Iris took a big risk by investing her savings in the new tech start-up company.
Iris 把積蓄投入一家新的科技新創公司，冒了很大的風險。
take a risk — collocation pattern
Ramón knew he might fail, but he was willing to take that risk anyway.
Ramón 知道自己可能會失敗，但他仍然願意冒那個風險。
Starting your own business is a risk that many people are not willing to take.
創業是很多人不願意承擔的風險。
The team ran the risk of getting lost by taking an unmapped desert route.
探險隊選擇走一條地圖上沒有的路線，冒著可能在沙漠中迷路的風險。
Mia accepted the risk of losing her savings when she invested in her friend's restaurant.
Mia 接受了可能損失積蓄的風險，把錢投資在朋友的餐廳。
文法句型
take a risk
run the risk of + noun/gerund
face risks
用法筆記
Frequently collocates with take (take a risk) or run (run the risk of). Run the risk of is more common in British English than take the risk of. Both can be followed by of + gerund to name the potential bad outcome.
常見錯誤
risk — 動詞
1. to choose to do something even though you know that it could have a bad or unwan
冒險做
明知有風險仍去做
to choose to do something even though you know that it could have a bad or unwanted result — like being late, losing money, or failing at a task.
Adina risked being late for the meeting by taking a longer scenic route.
Adina 選擇走公園裡那條比較遠的風景路線，冒著開會遲到的風險。
risk + gerund (being late)
Rachel risked missing her flight by stopping for coffee at the busy airport.
Rachel 冒著錯過班機的風險，在繁忙的機場停下來喝咖啡。
No one was willing to risk losing their job by complaining about the new policy.
辦公室裡沒有人願意冒著丟掉工作的風險去投訴新政策。
The coach risked playing the youngest team member in the most important match.
教練冒險讓隊裡最年輕的球員在年度最重要的比賽中上場。
The plan sounds dangerous, but we should risk it and see what happens.
我知道這個計畫聽起來很危險，但我覺得我們應該冒險試試看。
- avoid
to stay away from something deliberately
- play it safe
to act cautiously and avoid risk
文法句型
risk + gerund
risk + noun phrase
risk it
用法筆記
Followed by a gerund (risk being late, risk losing everything) or a noun phrase (risk your money, risk it). Never use to + infinitive after risk. The pronoun it as object is common in informal contexts: 'I'll risk it.'
常見錯誤
2. to put something that matters to you — such as your life, health, reputation, or
危及
使重要事物陷入危險
to put something that matters to you — such as your life, health, reputation, or career — in a position where it could be harmed or lost.
Anjali refused to risk her reputation by lying to the board of directors.
Anjali 拒絕為了向董事會說謊而拿自己的名譽冒險。
risk + reputation — valuable object pattern
Renata would never risk her friendship with Nicholas over a small disagreement about money.
Renata 絕不會為了一點金錢上的爭執而危及她與 Nicholas 的友誼。
The company risked its entire future by investing too heavily in a single product line.
這家公司把過多資金投入單一產品線，導致整個公司的前途岌岌可危。
By driving home after drinking alcohol, you risk the safety of everyone on the road.
酒後開車回家會危及道路上所有人的安全。
- jeopardize
more formal; suggests putting something serious at risk
- endanger
focuses on physical harm or safety
- compromise
weaker — suggests weakening rather than putting in immediate danger
文法句型
risk + [valuable thing]: life/reputation/future/career
用法筆記
The object must be something the subject values or depends on: life, health, reputation, career, future, friendship, safety, freedom. Contrast with the GAMBLE sense (v/1) — in v/1 the object is the bad outcome itself (risk losing), while in v/2 the object is the thing being endangered (risk your life).