| 词汇 | at risk |
| 释义 | at risk1. In danger. Well, when you're involved in a pyramid scheme, you're at risk for losing a lot of money. Because I have poor vision, I'm worried that my daughter is at risk for it too. 2. Responsible for a cost or expense. If you sign this contract, you'll be at risk for a lot of fees. *at riskin a situation where there is risk or hazard; in danger. (*Typically: be ~; put someone or something ~.) I refuse to put my family's welfare at risk by quitting my job. Your whole future is at risk if you don't stop smoking. at risk1. In danger, as in Their house's location on the San Andreas Fault puts them at risk in the next major earthquake . [c. 1900] 2. Legally responsible to pay for loss or damage, as in If he can't keep up with the insurance premiums, he is at risk for any liability claims on the property . [Late 1700s] at ˈrisk (from/of something)in danger of something unpleasant or harmful happening: As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others.If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk.at risk In an endangered state, especially from lack of proper care: unsupervised children who are at risk of dropping out of school. |
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