danger
/ˈdeɪndʒə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdeɪndʒər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdān-jər/ (ame, mw)
danger — 名詞
- dangersingular
- dangersplural
1. the state of being in a situation where you could be harmed, injured, or killed
危險
可能受傷或死亡的狀態
the state of being in a situation where you could be harmed, injured, or killed
During the storm, Adina and her family were in danger until they reached the shelter.
暴風雨期間，Adina 一家身處危險，直到抵達避難所為止。
be in danger (phrase for being at risk)
Felipe could see the danger of walking alone on the dark road late at night.
Felipe 明白深夜獨自走在昏暗道路上的危險。
The firefighters knew the building was in danger of collapsing at any moment.
消防員知道那棟建築隨時有倒塌的危險。
Salma's doctor told her that her heart was not in danger, but she should rest for a few days.
Salma 的醫生告訴她，她的心臟沒有危險，但她應該休息幾天。
文法句型
be in danger
in danger of [something]
用法筆記
Often used in the fixed phrases 'in danger' (currently at risk) and 'in danger of' (likely to experience something harmful). The adjective 'dangerous' describes something that causes risk to others, while 'in danger' describes someone who is at risk themselves.
常見錯誤
2. a person, object, or situation that could cause harm or injury
威脅
可能造成傷害的人事物
a person, object, or situation that could cause harm or injury
Old electrical wires in old buildings can be a danger to young children.
老舊建築的電線對幼童來說可能是一大威脅。
a danger to [someone] (pattern for naming who is at risk)
Mizuki warned the climbers that the loose rocks on the trail were a hidden danger.
Mizuki 警告攀岩者，小徑上的鬆動岩石是隱藏的危險。
The broken glass on the beach was a danger to everyone walking without shoes.
沙灘上的碎玻璃對任何赤腳走路的人都是一種威脅。
Amani knew that the loose wire in the garage was a danger to anyone who touched it.
Amani 知道車庫裡那條裸露的電線對任何觸碰它的人都是一種危險。
文法句型
be a danger to [someone/something]
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense is a countable noun — you can say 'a danger' or 'dangers'. The pattern 'a danger to + noun' introduces the person or thing that could be harmed.
常見錯誤
3. the chance that something unpleasant or unwanted will happen, beyond just physic
風險
發生不好結果的可能性
the chance that something unpleasant or unwanted will happen, beyond just physical harm
There is a real danger that the new bridge project in Tainan will not be finished on schedule.
台南的新橋梁工程有無法按時完工的危險。
there is a real danger that... (pattern for expressing a likely bad outcome)
Quinn saw the danger of speaking too freely about the company's private plans.
Quinn 看出了過於自由地談論公司內部計畫的危險。
Lan discovered the danger of signing a lease without reading it when a surprise fee appeared on her first bill.
Lan 在沒仔細閱讀的情況下簽了租約，結果第一張帳單上出現一筆意料之外的費用，她才發現其中的風險。
Inês did not see the danger of posting her home address on social media until a friend warned her.
Inês 原本沒意識到在社群媒體上公開住址的風險，直到朋友提醒她。
文法句型
there is a danger that...
the danger of [something]
用法筆記
This sense can be used with a that-clause ('the danger that something will happen') or with 'of + gerund' ('the danger of making a mistake'). It covers social, financial, and professional risks — not only physical harm.
常見錯誤
danger — 動詞
- dangerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- dangers3rd person singular
- dangering-ing form
- dangeredpast simple
1. to put someone or something in a situation where they may be harmed, damaged, or
危及
使處於危險之中
to put someone or something in a situation where they may be harmed, damaged, or lost
The oil spill off the coast endangered thousands of sea birds.
海岸的漏油事件危及了成千上萬隻海鳥。
endangered + [living things / natural objects]
Christopher endangered his health by working for months without taking a single day off.
Christopher 連續工作數月不休息一天，危及了自己的健康。
Cutting down so many trees in that forest endangers the natural homes of wild animals.
砍伐那片森林的這麼多樹木，會危及野生動物的棲息地。
Anong refused to endanger her classmates by driving when she felt too tired to focus.
Anong 因為太疲倦無法專心，所以拒絕開車以免危及同學。
- jeopardize
more formal; often used for plans, careers, or reputations rather than physical safety
- threaten
broader; can refer to future possibility rather than immediate risk
- protect
to keep someone or something safe from harm
文法句型
endanger + [noun phrase]
用法筆記
The verb form is 'endanger', not 'danger'. Unlike 'put someone in danger' (noun sense 1), 'endanger' directly takes an object without a preposition. Often used in environmental and safety contexts.