risk
gb/ɹˈɪsk/ us/ɹˈɪsk/
B1
Inglés
~ 900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
possibility of harm or loss
The chance that something bad will happen.
Patrón de uso:
at risk of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'risk' with 'danger'. 'Risk' refers to the possibility of harm, while 'danger' is the actual presence of harm.
Sinónimos
danger (Implies exposure to harm, often more immediate or severe than 'risk'.)
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hazard (Often used for physical or environmental dangers; more concrete than 'risk'.)
Antónimos
safety (Refers to being protected from harm, the opposite state of being at risk.)
Colocaciones
at risk
|risk of injury
|high risk
|risk management
|take a risk
Temas
safety
|business
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
- Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
- Investors are worried about the risk of losing money.
- The project carries some financial risks.
- Children are at risk of dehydration in hot weather.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a risk of rain today.
- Smoking is a risk to your health.
- Driving fast can be a big risk.
- He took a risk to help his friend.
Verbo
B2
action
2
expose to possible harm or loss
To do something that might cause bad results.
Patrón de uso:
risk [something] by [doing something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'risk' without an object when a specific thing being risked should be stated, e.g., 'He risked to fall' (incorrect) instead of 'He risked falling'.
Sinónimos
endanger (Focuses on causing danger rather than taking a chance.)
|
jeopardize (More formal; stresses putting something important in danger.)
Antónimos
protect (Means to keep safe from harm, the opposite of risking.)
Colocaciones
risk your life
|risk losing
|risk injury
|risk everything
Temas
daily life
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He risked his life to save the child.
- You shouldn't risk your health by working too much.
- They risk losing everything if they invest in that scheme.
- She risked injury by climbing without safety gear.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He risked his life to save her.
- Don't risk your health for money.
- She risked losing her job by speaking out.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
risk
AFI
GB/ɹˈɪsk/
US/ɹˈɪsk/
Sílabas y acento
risk (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (risk)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: risk
- Plural: risk, risks
Verb
- Base: risk
- 3rd Person Singular: risks
- Present Participle: risking
- Past: risked
Familia de palabras
Forms
risks
noun
risking
verb
risked
verb
Core family
risky
adjective B1
Related words
riskiness
noun
Expresiones
at risk
1/ˈæt ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
in danger of harm or loss
In a situation where something bad could happen.
Ejemplos
- The species is at risk due to habitat loss.
- Children are at risk from second-hand smoke.
at your own risk
1/ˈæt jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
without others being responsible for danger
Used to say that you are responsible for any bad result if you do something.
Ejemplos
- You can swim here, but it's at your own risk.
- Visitors enter the area at their own risk.
risk it
1/ɹˈɪsk ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
try despite possible danger or loss
To decide to do something even though it might have a bad result.
Ejemplos
- I don't have an umbrella, but I'll risk it and walk home.
- She decided to risk it and speak in front of the class.
run the risk
1/ɹˈʌn ðə ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
knowingly accept possible danger
To do something even though you know it could cause trouble or harm.
Ejemplos
- If you lie, you run the risk of losing their trust.
- We run the risk of missing the flight if we don't leave now.
take a risk
1/tˈeɪk ə ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
do something with possible danger
To do something even though it might be dangerous or cause problems.
Ejemplos
- Sometimes you have to take a risk to achieve your goals.
- She took a risk by starting her own business.