Word
endangerment
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəmənt/
noun
危害；危险源；风险
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
- 1.
The act of putting someone into danger, or the condition of being in danger.
使某人处于危险中的行为,或处于危险中的状态。
- 2.
The exposure of someone, especially a child, to danger or harm.
使某人(尤其是儿童)面临危险或伤害。
使某人处于危险中的行为,或处于危险中的状态。；使某人(尤其是儿童)面临危险或伤害。；危害; 受到危害
In use
An unlocked ladder left near the window is an endangerment to anyone in the house.
The city removed the old bridge because it had become an endangerment to drivers.
Every worker must report any endangerment they notice in the factory.
endangerment of [noun]
表示某物受到危害或濒危。
The endangerment of rare species is a serious concern.
珍稀物种的濒危是一个严重的问题。
endangerment to [noun]
表示对某物构成威胁或危害。
Pollution poses an endangerment to public health.
污染对公众健康构成危害。
pose endangerment to [noun]
强调主动造成危害的风险。
Connections
Confusing words
- danger
- 危险 · danger指危险本身或可能造成伤害的事物，而endangerment指处于危险中或使处于危险的过程或状态。
- endangered
- 濒危的 · endangered是形容词，描述处于灭绝危险中的物种等，而endangerment是名词，指危害的状态或行为。
- threat
- 威胁 · threat指具体的威胁或危险的征兆，而endangerment指被威胁或危害的状态。
Word family
- endangerments
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.