这样背单词太厉害了! jeopardy

本期词汇：jeopardy

n. 危险

演变: jeu parti 无法看出输赢的棋局［古法语］

→ 输赢参半的局面可以说是很有风险的

→ jeuparti 危险性，风险 ［英语］

固定搭配：in jeopardy 处于危险之中

英英释义：in danger of being damaged or destroyed

例句：

• The man puts himself in jeopardy by standing next to the falling wall.

这个男人站在危墙边，把自己置于风险之中。

•The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill.

石油泄漏使成千上万只鸟的生命受到威胁。

jeopardize/ jeopardise

v. 使…处于危险的境地，危及…

英英释义：to put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged

• Overworking can jeopardise your health.

过度工作会危害你的健康

• She knew that by failing her finals she could jeopardize her whole future.

她知道考试不及格会影响自己的整个前程。