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the possibility of something happening that will injure, harm or kill somebody, or damage or destroy something 危險;風險 Danger! Keep Out! 危險!請勿入内! Firefighters face danger every day. 消防員每天都面臨危險。 - in danger
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. 孩子們每次過這條馬路都面臨着生命危險。 in grave/mortal danger 處於嚴重/致命的危險中 They found themselves in grave danger. 他們發現自己處於極度危險之中。 - in danger of something
species in imminent danger of extinction 瀕臨滅絕的物種 - out of danger
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). 醫生說她已脫離危險。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2Despite the high levels of radiation, people are now moving back into the danger zone. 雖然有高強度的輻射,人們現在還是要返回到危險區。 He recognized the danger signs and gave up smoking. 他覺察到了這些危險信號,於是就戒煙了。 He was admitted to hospital in critical condition, but is now off the danger list. 他入院時病情危急,但現在已經脫離危險了。 He was convicted of causing danger to other road users. 他被判對其他道路使用者造成危險。 No one foresaw the danger. 沒人預見到這一危險。 On their journey across the desert they faced danger of all sorts. 他們在穿越沙漠的旅途中應對了各種危險。 She knew that she was now in mortal danger. 她知道自己面臨生命危險。 Some people take crazy risks because they get a thrill from courting danger. 有些人瘋狂地冒險,因爲他們從歷險中得到刺激。 The animal seemed to sense danger. 那只動物似乎覺察到了危險。 The divers were paid danger money for working in such hazardous conditions. 潛水員有危險補貼,因爲他們的工作環境很危險。 The task was fraught with danger. 這項任務危險重重。 There is no danger to the public from these chemicals. 這些化學品對公衆沒有任何危害。 They ran until they were out of danger. 他們一直跑,直到脫離了危險。 We waited until all danger had passed. 我們一直等到所有的危險消失。 We weren't in any danger. 我們沒有任何危險。 Where would they hide if danger threatened? 如果遭遇危險他們會往哪兒躲呢?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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- be exposed to
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the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening (壞事或不快之事發生的)可能性,危險 - danger of something
There is no danger of a bush fire now. 目前沒有山林大火之虞。 - danger of doing something
They reminded residents of the potential dangers of living so near an active volcano. 他們提醒居民住在活火山附近的潛在危險。 ‘Nicky won't find out, will she?’ ‘Oh, no, there's no danger of that.’ “尼基不會察覺吧,會嗎?” “不會,絕對不會的。” - in danger of doing something
The building is in danger of collapsing. 這棟建築有垮塌的危險。 How many people are in danger of losing their jobs? 有多少人有失業的危險? - danger that…
There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. 昔日的政治動亂可能會重演。 Most people are aware of the dangers posed by online fraudsters. 大多數人都意識到網絡詐騙犯帶來的危險。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2There is little danger of another crash. 另一次撞擊的危險很小。 The danger lies in becoming too complacent. 危險就在於變得過於自滿。 They are in grave danger of losing everything. 他們面臨失去一切的嚴重危險。 Vigorous action is needed to avert the danger of runaway inflation. 有必要采取有力行動來防止通貨膨脹失控。 We're in serious danger of becoming a nation of worriers. 我們眼看就要成爲一個動不動就杞人憂天的民族了。 the ever-present danger of crime 始終存在的犯罪危險 There are around 5 000 species of animals in danger of extinction. 大約有5 000種動物瀕臨滅絕。 the dangers posed by the possession of nuclear weapons 擁有核武器所構成的危險
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
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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 危險的人;危險因素;危害;威脅 There are many hidden dangers for small children in the home. 家裏有很多對幼兒安全不利的潛在危險。 - danger to somebody/something
Smoking is a serious danger to health. 吸煙嚴重危害健康。 Police said the man was a danger to the public. 警方說這個男人對公衆是個危險。
Extra ExamplesTopics Dangera2, War and conflicta2One of the biggest dangers facing us may be climate change. 我們所面臨的最大危險之一可能是氣候變化。 The pollution from the factory is a public danger. 這家工廠造成的污染危及公衆。 The hackers' actions are a clear and present danger to our banking system. 黑客的行爲對我們的銀行系統來說是一個明擺着的危險。 There are inherent dangers in the system. 這一系統本身存在着危險。 We're only now waking up to the true dangers of pesticides. 我們現在才醒悟過來,明白殺蟲劑是真正的危險。 The United manager believes Figo is the opposition's danger man. 聯隊的主教練認爲菲戈是對方隊中的危險人物。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- big
- considerable
- enormous
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- be exposed to
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- be fraught with
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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;病勢危急(或好轉);(病人)轉危爲安