danger
gb/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ us/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
A2
Engleză
~ 1300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
A2
state
1
Possibility of harm or injury
A situation where someone or something can be hurt or harmed.
Tipar de utilizare:
in danger of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'danger' with 'dangerous'. 'Danger' is a noun (the situation), while 'dangerous' is an adjective (describing something).
Sinonime
risk (Often used for the chance of something bad happening; can be broader and less immediate than 'danger'.)
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hazard (More technical or formal; often used for specific sources of danger.)
Antonime
safety (The state of being protected from harm, the opposite of being in danger.)
Colocații
in danger
|real danger
|face danger
|danger to
|danger from
Teme
safety
|emergencies
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Substantiv
B1
entity
2
Person or thing that may cause harm
A person or thing that can hurt people or cause problems.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone/something] is a danger to [someone/something]
Sinonime
threat (Suggests an intention or possibility of harm, often used for people or groups.)
Antonime
protector (Someone who keeps others safe, opposite to someone who is a danger.)
Colocații
danger to society
|pose a danger
|serious danger
Teme
safety
|risk
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He is a danger to children.
- This machine is a danger if used wrong.
- The snake was a danger to the farmer.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
danger
IPA
GB/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
US/dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
Silabe și accent
danger (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (danger)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: danger
- Plural: danger, dangers
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
dangers
noun
Core family
dangerous
adjective A2
dangerously
adverb B2
Related words
endanger
verb B2
endangered
adjective
Advanced or less common
endangerment
noun
Expresii
court danger
3/kˈɔɹt dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
idiom
Deliberately risk harm or trouble
To do something that could cause you harm on purpose.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- Climbing without safety gear is flirting with danger.
- She likes to flirt with danger by driving fast.