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the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something 危险；风险 Danger! Keep Out! 危险！请勿入内！ Firefighters face danger every day. 消防员每天都面临危险。 - in danger
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. 孩子们每次过这条马路都面临着生命危险。 in grave/mortal danger 处于严重/致命的危险中 They found themselves in grave danger. 他们发现自己处于极度危险之中。 - in danger of something
species in imminent danger of extinction 濒临灭绝的物种 - out of danger
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). 医生说她已脱离危险。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2Despite the high levels of radiation, people are now moving back into the danger zone. 虽然有高强度的辐射，人们现在还是要返回到危险区。 He recognized the danger signs and gave up smoking. 他觉察到了这些危险信号，于是就戒烟了。 He was admitted to hospital in critical condition, but is now off the danger list. 他入院时病情危急，但现在已经脱离危险了。 He was convicted of causing danger to other road users. 他被判对其他道路使用者造成危险。 No one foresaw the danger. 没人预见到这一危险。 On their journey across the desert they faced danger of all sorts. 他们在穿越沙漠的旅途中应对了各种危险。 She knew that she was now in mortal danger. 她知道自己面临生命危险。 Some people take crazy risks because they get a thrill from courting danger. 有些人疯狂地冒险，因为他们从历险中得到刺激。 The animal seemed to sense danger. 那只动物似乎觉察到了危险。 The divers were paid danger money for working in such hazardous conditions. 潜水员有危险补贴，因为他们的工作环境很危险。 The task was fraught with danger. 这项任务危险重重。 There is no danger to the public from these chemicals. 这些化学品对公众没有任何危害。 They ran until they were out of danger. 他们一直跑，直到脱离了危险。 We waited until all danger had passed. 我们一直等到所有的危险消失。 We weren't in any danger. 我们没有任何危险。 Where would they hide if danger threatened? 如果遭遇危险他们会往哪儿躲呢？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening （坏事或不快之事发生的）可能性，危险 - danger of something
There is no danger of a bush fire now. 目前没有山林大火之虞。 - danger of doing something
They reminded residents of the potential dangers of living so near an active volcano. 他们提醒居民住在活火山附近的潜在危险。 ‘Nicky won't find out, will she?’ ‘Oh, no, there's no danger of that.’ “尼基不会察觉吧，会吗？” “不会，绝对不会的。” - in danger of doing something
The building is in danger of collapsing. 这栋建筑有垮塌的危险。 How many people are in danger of losing their jobs? 有多少人有失业的危险？ - danger that…
There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. 昔日的政治动乱可能会重演。 Most people are aware of the dangers posed by online fraudsters. 大多数人都意识到网络诈骗犯带来的危险。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2There is little danger of another crash. 另一次撞击的危险很小。 The danger lies in becoming too complacent. 危险就在于变得过于自满。 They are in grave danger of losing everything. 他们面临失去一切的严重危险。 Vigorous action is needed to avert the danger of runaway inflation. 有必要采取有力行动来防止通货膨胀失控。 We're in serious danger of becoming a nation of worriers. 我们眼看就要成为一个动不动就杞人忧天的民族了。 the ever-present danger of crime 始终存在的犯罪危险 There are around 5 000 species of animals in danger of extinction. 大约有5 000种动物濒临灭绝。 the dangers posed by the possession of nuclear weapons 拥有核武器所构成的危险
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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- out of danger
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- be off the danger list
- be on the danger list
- danger of something
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a person or thing that may cause damage, or harm somebody 危险的人；危险因素；危害；威胁 There are many hidden dangers for small children in the home. 家里有很多对幼儿安全不利的潜在危险。 - danger to somebody/something
Smoking is a serious danger to health. 吸烟严重危害健康。 Police said the man was a danger to the public. 警方说这个男人对公众是个危险。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2One of the biggest dangers facing us may be climate change. 我们所面临的最大危险之一可能是气候变化。 The pollution from the factory is a public danger. 这家工厂造成的污染危及公众。 The hackers' actions are a clear and present danger to our banking system. 黑客的行为对我们的银行系统来说是一个明摆着的危险。 There are inherent dangers in the system. 这一系统本身存在着危险。 We're only now waking up to the true dangers of pesticides. 我们现在才醒悟过来，明白杀虫剂是真正的危险。 The United manager believes Figo is the opposition's danger man. 联队的主教练认为菲戈是对方队中的危险人物。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- considerable
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- be on the danger list
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘jurisdiction or power’, specifically ‘power to harm’): from Old French dangier, based on Latin dominus ‘lord’.
Idioms
be on/off the danger list
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to be so ill that you may die; to no longer be very ill 病危；病入膏肓；病势危急（或好转）；（病人）转危为安