risk
gb/ɹˈɪsk/ us/ɹˈɪsk/
B1
Angielski
~ 900
kockázat, veszély, kockáztat, kockázatot vállal
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
at risk of [something]
There is a high risk of flooding in this area.
Ezen a területen nagy az árvíz kockázata.
Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
A dohányzás növeli a tüdőrák kockázatát.
Investors are worried about the risk of losing money.
The project carries some financial risks.
Children are at risk of dehydration in hot weather.
Przykłady dla uczących się
There is a risk of rain today.
Ma fennáll az eső veszélye.
Smoking is a risk to your health.
A dohányzás kockázatot jelent az egészségedre nézve.
Driving fast can be a big risk.
He took a risk to help his friend.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'risk' with 'danger'. 'Risk' refers to the possibility of harm, while 'danger' is the actual presence of harm.
Znaczenie
possibility of harm or loss
Kolokacje
at risk
|risk of injury
|high risk
|risk management
|take a risk
Synonimy
danger (Implies exposure to harm, often more immediate or severe than 'risk'.)
|
hazard (Often used for physical or environmental dangers; more concrete than 'risk'.)
Antonimy
safety (Refers to being protected from harm, the opposite state of being at risk.)
Tematy
safety
|business
|health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
The chance that something bad will happen.
The chance that something bad, harmful, or dangerous may happen.
CZASOWNIK
B2
2
kockáztat
B1
Schemat użycia:
risk [something] by [doing something]
He risked his life to save the child.
Az életét kockáztatta, hogy megmentse a gyereket.
You shouldn't risk your health by working too much.
Nem szabad kockáztatnod az egészségedet azzal, hogy túl sokat dolgozol.
They risk losing everything if they invest in that scheme.
She risked injury by climbing without safety gear.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He risked his life to save her.
Az életét kockáztatta, hogy megmentse őt.
Don't risk your health for money.
Ne kockáztasd az egészségedet pénzért.
She risked losing her job by speaking out.
Częsty błąd:
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'.
Znaczenie
expose to possible harm or loss
Kolokacje
risk your life
|risk losing
|risk injury
|risk everything
Synonimy
endanger (Focuses on causing danger rather than taking a chance.)
|
jeopardize (More formal; stresses putting something important in danger.)
Antonimy
protect (Means to keep safe from harm, the opposite of risking.)
Tematy
daily life
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
To do something that might cause bad results.
To do something that could cause loss, harm, or danger to yourself or others.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
risk
IPA
GB/ɹˈɪsk/
US/ɹˈɪsk/
Sylaby i akcent
risk (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (risk)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: risk
- Plural: risk, risks
Verb
- Base: risk
- 3rd Person Singular: risks
- Present Participle: risking
- Past: risked
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
risks
noun
risking
verb
risked
verb
Core family
risky
adjective B1
Related words
riskiness
noun
Wyrażenia
at risk
1/ˈæt ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
in danger of harm or loss
In a situation where something bad could happen.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Sometimes you have to take a risk to achieve your goals.
- She took a risk by starting her own business.