risky

/ˈrɪski/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈrɪski/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈri-skē/ (ame, mw)

risky — adjective

  • riskypositive
  • riskiercomparative
  • riskiestsuperlative

1. Something that is risky may cause harm, loss, or failure, but people sometimes d

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Something that is risky may cause harm, loss, or failure, but people sometimes do it anyway because they hope for a good result.

例句

Investing all your money in one company is a risky move.

collocation: risky move / risky decision

Defne knew the climb was risky, but she wanted to reach the top before sunset.

同義詞
  • dangerous

    stronger than 'risky' — suggests harm is more certain rather than just possible

  • hazardous

    more formal; typically used for specific activities, materials, or working conditions

  • dicey

    informal, British English; used in casual conversation for uncertain situations

  • unsafe

    focuses on lack of physical protection rather than calculated risk-taking

反義詞
  • safe

    no chance of harm or loss

  • secure

    protected from risk, especially financial

  • certain

    sure to happen, no risk involved

文法句型

be + risky + to-infinitive

It + be + risky + for + someone + to + infinitive

用法筆記

Subject is usually a decision, action, or situation, not a person. Common patterns include 'It + be + risky + to-infinitive' and 'something + be + risky'. Frequently modifies: decision, move, investment, business, strategy.

常見錯誤

❌He is risky to go alone at night.
✅It is risky for him to go alone at night.
💡Use 'It is risky for [someone] to [do something]', not '[someone] is risky to [do something]'.
❌Swimming in this river is dangerous, not risky.
✅Swimming in this river is risky
💡there might be strong currents, but many people do it anyway.' — 'Dangerous' suggests certain harm; 'risky' suggests a chance of harm that someone may choose to take.