risks
risks — 名詞
- riskssingular
- risksesplural
1. how likely it is that a harmful event or an unpleasant experience will occur
風險
發生壞事或損失的可能性
how likely it is that a harmful event or an unpleasant experience will occur
Ryo knew there was a risk of heavy rain, but he went hiking anyway.
Ryo 知道有大雨的風險，但他還是去爬山了。
risk + of + noun
The factory installed new alarms to lower the risk of fire.
工廠安裝了新的警報器以降低火災的風險。
Doctors warned that this medicine carries a small risk of side effects.
醫生警告說，這種藥有產生輕微副作用的風險。
Building a house on that slope involves a high risk of landslides.
在那個斜坡上蓋房子有很高的山崩風險。
There is a risk that the disease will spread to nearby villages.
疾病有擴散到其他村莊的風險。
- danger
more immediate and tangible than risk
- chance
neutral word; 'risk' specifies that the outcome is negative
- likelihood
more technical, less about personal fear; used in statistics
- safety
freedom from risk or danger
文法句型
risk + of + noun/gerund
risk + that-clause
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'of' + noun or gerund ('risk of failure', 'risk of losing money'). The uncountable form refers to the general concept rather than any specific dangerous item.
常見錯誤
2. a particular event, condition, or factor that could cause harm or trouble
危險；隱患
可能造成傷害的具體事物
a particular event, condition, or factor that could cause harm or trouble
Flooding is one of the main risks for towns built near large rivers.
洪水是建在大河附近的城鎮面臨的主要風險之一。
Before signing, the lawyer explained all the possible risks of the contract.
簽約前，律師解釋了合約中所有可能的風險。
explain/weigh the risks
For the Watanabe family, the biggest risk of moving abroad was leaving their elderly parents.
對渡邊家來說，移居國外的最大風險是離開年邁的父母。
Asher weighed the risks of starting a new business against the potential rewards.
Asher 權衡了創業的風險和潛在回報。
Poor internet security is a serious risk to any company that stores customer data.
對於儲存客戶資料的公司來說，網路安全不佳是一個嚴重的風險。
- benefit
a positive outcome that offsets a risk
文法句型
risk + of + noun
risks + to + noun
用法筆記
Countable and often used in the plural ('the risks of smoking'). This sense lists specific dangers, unlike sense 1 which describes the general likelihood.
常見錯誤
3. placed in a situation where harm, loss, or injury is likely to happen
危險中
處於可能受損或受傷的處境
placed in a situation where harm, loss, or injury is likely to happen
Children who play near busy roads are at risk of being hit by a car.
在繁忙道路附近玩耍的兒童有被車撞到的危險。
at risk of + gerund
Without treatment, the infection could put other patients in the ward at risk.
如果不接受治療，感染可能使病房裡的其他病患陷入危險。
put someone at risk
The old bridge is at risk of collapsing after the earthquake damaged its supports.
地震損壞了橋墩之後，這座舊橋有倒塌的危險。
Many wild animals are at risk because their forest homes are being destroyed.
許多野生動物面臨危險，因為牠們的森林家園正在被摧毀。
- in danger
more urgent and immediate than 'at risk'
- vulnerable
describes a lasting condition of being open to harm
- exposed
emphasises lack of protection
- safe
not exposed to danger
文法句型
at risk
at risk of + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Fixed prepositional phrase. Always 'at risk', never 'in risk'. Can be followed by 'of' + noun or gerund ('at risk of flooding', 'at risk of losing your job').
常見錯誤
4. a formal notice that someone who chooses to proceed will be fully responsible fo
自負風險
後果自行承擔的聲明
a formal notice that someone who chooses to proceed will be fully responsible for any harm or loss that results
A faded sign on the gate read: 'Enter at your own risk.'
大門上一塊褪色的牌子寫著：「進入後果自負」。
Swimming at this beach is at your own risk since no lifeguards patrol the area.
在這片海灘游泳風險自負，因為沒有救生員巡邏該區域。
do something at your own risk
Downloading files from the website is done at your own risk, the warning stated.
警告指出，從該網站下載檔案須自行承擔風險。
Skiing beyond the marked trails is done at your own risk, the mountain guide explained.
滑雪教練解釋說，在標記雪道之外滑雪須自負風險。
- on your own head
British idiom, less common
- at your own peril
stronger, suggests serious danger
文法句型
do something at your own risk
用法筆記
Found on warning signs, disclaimers, and legal notices. It means the person offering the activity accepts no liability. More formal than the other noun senses.
5. the act of choosing to do something even though it may lead to a bad result
冒險
明知可能失敗仍決定去做
the act of choosing to do something even though it may lead to a bad result
Bao took a risk when he quit his stable job to start a small bakery.
Bao 辭去穩定的工作去開小麵包店，是在冒險。
take a risk
The film director took a risk by casting an unknown teenager in the lead role.
那位電影導演冒險起用了一位不知名的青少年來擔任主角。
Sometimes you have to take calculated risks in order to grow your career.
有時候你必須承擔經過計算的風險，才能在職涯上有所成長。
Maja knew that lending money to a friend was a risk, but she agreed anyway.
Maja 知道借錢給朋友是冒險，但她還是答應了。
- gamble
suggests the outcome depends mostly on luck
- leap of faith
idiom; emphasises trust rather than careful calculation
- safe choice
an option with little or no risk
文法句型
take a risk
run a risk
take risks
用法筆記
Usually part of the collocation 'take a risk' or 'take risks'. 'Run a risk' is also possible but less common. 'Risk' here is countable — 'take a risk', not 'take risk'.
常見錯誤
risks — 動詞
- riskspresent simple I / you / we / they
- riskses3rd person singular
- risksing-ing form
- risksedpast simple
1. to choose to act even though the action could lead to an unpleasant result
冒險做
明知有壞結果仍去做
to choose to act even though the action could lead to an unpleasant result
Mira risked missing her flight by staying too long at the farewell party.
Mira 在告別派對待太久，冒著錯過班機的風險。
risk + gerund (missing)
The soldier risked his life to pull a child out of a burning building.
那位軍人冒著生命危險，從燃燒的大樓中拉出一個孩子。
If we do not hire more staff soon, we risk losing our best workers.
如果我們不盡快增聘員工，就冒著失去最優秀人才的風險。
Andrés risked getting caught when he climbed the fence to retrieve the lost ball.
Andrés 冒著被發現的風險爬過圍籬去撿回遺失的球。
By investing all her savings in a single start-up, Emi risked losing everything she had.
Emi 把所有的積蓄都投到一家新創公司，等於冒著失去一切的風險。
- avoid
to stay away from a possible danger
文法句型
risk + gerund
risk + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is usually a gerund (risked losing, risked missing) or a noun referring to oneself or one's resources. Unlike 'endanger', the focus is on the actor's deliberate choice.
常見錯誤
2. to put something that matters to you into a situation where it could be damaged,
危及
使重要事物陷入受損處境
to put something that matters to you into a situation where it could be damaged, lost, or ruined
Smoking heavily for many years can seriously risk your long-term health.
長期大量吸菸會嚴重危及你的健康。
The captain refused to risk the safety of his crew by sailing into the storm.
船長拒絕為了駛入暴風雨而危及船員的安全。
risk the safety of
Aylin risked her career when she openly criticised the company's unethical policies.
Aylin 公開批評公司不道德的政策，等於危及自己的職業生涯。
Emre would not risk his family's future on such an uncertain business proposal.
Emre 不願意為了不確定的商業提案而危及家人的未來。
- endanger
more formal and direct; 'risk' can also imply a voluntary choice
- jeopardise
formal; suggests putting a plan or outcome in danger
- hazard
more literary; to expose to danger
- protect
to keep something safe from harm
文法句型
risk + noun phrase (something of value)
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1: here the object is something valuable (health, safety, career, reputation) that is put in danger. The sense carries a stronger implication of carelessness or sacrifice.