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risk

/ˈrɪsk/

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noun

plural risks

the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen [noncount]

I prefer not to expose my money to too much risk.

The degree of risk is minimal.

All investments have/involve an element of risk. [count]

The trip didn't seem like much of a risk.

I'm aware of the risks associated with this treatment.

There is a risk of liver damage with this medication.

Wearing a seatbelt greatly reduces the risk of injury or death in a car accident.

We feel that this product presents a significant risk to public health.

To me, skydiving is not worth the risk.

[count] :someone or something that may cause something bad or unpleasant to happen

Smoking is a risk to your lungs.

Kids think it's fun, but they don't realize the risks involved.

Excess body fat is a serious/significant health risk.

The government claims she is a risk to national security. - see also security risk

[count] :a person or thing that someone judges to be a good or bad choice for insurance, a loan, etc.

Drivers who are considered poor risks have to pay more for car insurance.

The bank will determine if a potential borrower is a good/bad credit risk. [=someone who is likely/unlikely to pay back money the bank loans]

at risk

in a dangerous situation :in a situation in which something bad or harmful could happen

They believe that the policy puts the country at risk.

people who are at risk of developing heart disease [=who might develop heart disease]

The program is designed for students who are at risk for/of failure. [=who are in danger of failing]

Many residents remain at risk from floodwaters.

He placed his life at risk to save them. [=he risked his life to save them]

The firefighter went back into the burning building to save the dogat considerable risk to his own life.

at the risk of (doing something)

despite the possibility of (doing something that could be considered improper, wrong, etc.)

At the risk of being/sounding rude, I have to ask you how old you are. [=I have to ask how old you are even though you may consider me rude for asking]

At the risk of sounding repetitive, I want to say again that our basic problem is a lack of effective leadership.

at your own risk

with full understanding that what you are doing is dangerous and that you are responsible for your own safety

There's no lifeguard here, so if you swim you'll be doing it at your own risk.

calculated risk

xem calculated

run a risk

to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc.

He is not afraid of running risks. [=(more commonly) taking risks]

run the risk of

to do something that may result in (something bad or unpleasant happening)

You run the risk of being misunderstood if you don't explain your purpose carefully.

That strategy runs the risk of undermining their authority.

It's a dangerous policy that runs the risk of failure/failing.

take a risk

to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc.

Every time you invest money, you're taking a risk.

verb

risks; risked; risking

[+ obj] to put (something) in a situation in which it could be lost, damaged, etc.

She risked her life to save her children.

He risked all his money on starting his own business. - see also risk life and limb at 1life risk your neck at 1neck

to do something that could result in (something bad or unpleasant)

He risked breaking his neck.

She's risking being considered too sentimental.

The country risked a war.

brave people who risked being killed to help others

I'm not willing to risk getting lost. I'm going to buy a map.

The company is risking the loss of millions of dollars.

to do (something that may have harmful or bad results)

It's not wise to risk traveling so soon after surgery.

We should stop for more gas. We probably have enough, but I don't want to risk it. [=I don't want to possibly not have enough gas]

* Các từ tương tự:
risk factor, risk-taking, risky