英語

danger

gb/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ us/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
A2 英語
~ 1300
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 state
1

Possibility of harm or injury

A situation where someone or something can be hurt or harmed.

用法パターン: in danger of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'danger' with 'dangerous'. 'Danger' is a noun (the situation), while 'dangerous' is an adjective (describing something).
類義語
risk (Often used for the chance of something bad happening; can be broader and less immediate than 'danger'.) | hazard (More technical or formal; often used for specific sources of danger.)
対義語
safety (The state of being protected from harm, the opposite of being in danger.)
コロケーション
in danger |real danger |face danger |danger to |danger from
テーマ
safety |emergencies |risk |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The climbers were in great danger when the storm hit.
  • Smoking is a danger to your health.
  • The firefighters risked their lives to save people from danger.
  • There is a real danger of flooding in this area.
  • Children should be taught how to avoid danger.
学習者向け例文
  • The dog was in danger on the road.
  • Fire is a danger to people.
  • He saw the danger and ran away.
  • We are in danger during the storm.
名詞 B1 entity
2

Person or thing that may cause harm

A person or thing that can hurt people or cause problems.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is a danger to [someone/something]
類義語
threat (Suggests an intention or possibility of harm, often used for people or groups.)
対義語
protector (Someone who keeps others safe, opposite to someone who is a danger.)
コロケーション
danger to society |pose a danger |serious danger
テーマ
safety |risk |core_vocabulary
例文
  • This man is a danger to the community.
  • Wild animals can be a danger to hikers.
  • The faulty wiring is a serious danger to the building's residents.
学習者向け例文
  • He is a danger to children.
  • This machine is a danger if used wrong.
  • The snake was a danger to the farmer.
文法
辞書形
danger
IPA
GB/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
US/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
音節・強勢
danger (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (danger)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: danger
  • Plural: danger, dangers
関連語
Forms
dangers noun
Core family
dangerous adjective A2 dangerously adverb B2
Related words
endanger verb B2 endangered adjective
Negative and opposite forms
safe adjective A1 safety noun A2
Advanced or less common
endangerment noun
表現

court danger

3
/kˈɔɹt dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom

Deliberately risk harm or trouble

To do something that could cause you harm on purpose.

例文
  • By speeding on icy roads, you court danger.
  • He courted danger by speaking against the gang.

in danger

1
/ˈɪn dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase

In a harmful situation

In a situation where you might be hurt or harmed.

例文
  • The child was in danger of falling into the river.
  • Several species are in danger of extinction.

out of danger

2
/ˈaʊt əv dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase

No longer at risk of harm

Not in a situation where you might be hurt anymore.

例文
  • The patient is now out of danger after surgery.
  • Once the fire was put out, we knew we were out of danger.

flirt with danger

1
/flˈɚt wˈɪθ dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom

Take risky actions

To do something that could be dangerous or cause problems.

例文
  • She likes to flirt with danger by driving very fast.
  • By driving so fast on icy roads, you're flirting with danger.
  • Climbing that cliff without ropes is really flirting with danger.
  • Investing all your savings in one stock is flirting with danger.

flirt with danger

2
/flˈɚt wˈɪθ dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom informal

Take small but risky chances

To do something risky, often for excitement.

例文
  • Climbing without safety gear is flirting with danger.
  • She likes to flirt with danger by driving fast.

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