危险的英语单词有很多的表示法,比如有 menace, peril, threat, risk, hazard,danger等,那么这些单词间有什么区别呢?
danger : 含义广,普通用词,指能够造成伤害、损害或不利的任何情况。
In case of danger, raise the electric alarm.(如果有危险, 就拉响电动警报器。)
risk : 指有可能发生的危险,尤指主动进行某种活动或去碰运气而冒的危险。
You are taking a big risk driving so fast.(你开车这样快是在冒很大的危险。)
hazard比risk正式,多指偶然发生的或无法控制的危险,常含较严重或有一定风险的意味。
He climbed into the car at the hazard of his life.(他冒着生命危险进了汽车。)
menace : 所指的危险性最严重,表示使用暴力或造成破坏性的可能。
The big hole outside the house is a menace to children's safety.(房子外面的大窟窿对孩子们的安全是个威胁。)
peril : 指迫在眉睫很有可能发生的严重危险。
Is the arms race the greatest peril now?(军备竞赛是当今的最大危险吗?)
threat : 普通用词,语气弱于menace,指任何公开侵犯对方的言行,给对方构成危险或威胁。
His threats are just talk.Don't worry!(他的威胁只不过是虚张声势的空话而已, 不要担心!)
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