risk-taker

risk-taker — noun

1. someone ready to choose uncertain actions because they hope for a better result,

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone ready to choose uncertain actions because they hope for a better result, a bigger reward, or a new opportunity.

例句

Joshua became a risk-taker when he left his safe job to open a cafe.

pattern: become a risk-taker when...

Adina's friends call her a risk-taker for investing all her savings in one bakery.

pattern: call + someone + a risk-taker

同義詞
  • daredevil

    focuses more on physical danger and bold stunts

  • gambler

    often suggests betting or taking chances in a less careful way

  • go-getter

    emphasises drive and ambition more than risk itself

  • adventurer

    broader term for someone who seeks new experiences, not every kind of risk

反義詞
  • cautious person

    someone who avoids danger or loss and thinks carefully before acting

文法句型

a + risk-taker

call + someone + a risk-taker

be a risk-taker

用法筆記

Often refers to business, career, or personal decisions, not only physical danger. It can sound admiring when the risk seems bold and thoughtful, or critical when the choice seems careless.

常見錯誤

❌She is very risk-taker in business.
✅She is a real risk-taker in business.
💡risk-taker is a countable noun, so it needs an article or another determiner.
❌He is a risk-taker because he likes spicy noodles.
✅He is a risk-taker because he invested his savings in a new company.
💡the word is used for meaningful danger, loss, or uncertainty, not a minor preference.