n.

1. 危险，风险[C][U][（+of）]
   He saved my life at the risk of losing his own.

   他冒着生命危险救了我的性命。

   He was ready for any risks.

   他准备冒一切风险。

2. （保险业承担的）险；危险率；保险金额；保险对象[C]

vt.

1. 使遭受危险，以……作为赌注
   The brave man risked his life in trying to save the child.

   那位勇敢的人冒着生命危险试图救那孩子。

2. 冒……的风险[+v-ing]
   They risked losing their jobs.

   他们冒着失去工作的风险。

   By criticizing her boss, she risked losing her position.

   由于批评老板，她有失去职位的危险。

3. 冒险于[+v-ing]
   I don't think they will risk holding an election.

   我想他们是不会冒风险举行选举的。

n.

1. a situation involving exposure to danger.
   ▸the possibility that something unpleasant will happen.
2. a person or thing causing a risk or regarded in relation to risk:
   a fire risk.

v.