risk

危険性、リスク

よくないことが起こる可能性。

やさしい英語で： The chance that something bad will happen.

• There is little risk of rain.
• Better lighting reduced the risk of accidents.
• Are these animals at risk of extinction?

使い方： risk of something/doing something (There is a risk of losing your money.); at risk of something (These houses are at risk of flooding.)

類義語： chance, likelihood

よく使う表現： high risk, low risk, reduce the risk, at risk

リスク、危険

何かをしたときに起こりうる、よくないこと。

やさしい英語で： A bad thing that could happen when you do something.

• Every journey has its risks.
• The guide explained the risks of climbing alone.
• We discussed the financial risks before investing.

使い方： a risk of something (One risk of surgery is infection.)

類義語： danger, hazard

よく使う表現： health risk, financial risk, serious risk, avoid a risk

危険要因、リスク

損害や損失を起こす可能性によって評価される人や物。

やさしい英語で： A person or thing judged by how likely they are to cause harm or loss.

• The loose wire is a fire risk.
• The company considers him a security risk.
• Insurers see careful drivers as good risks.

使い方： a risk to someone/something (That damaged tree is a risk to nearby houses.)

類義語： hazard, threat

よく使う表現： security risk, fire risk, a good risk, a bad risk

危険にさらす、危険を冒す

損害を受けたり大切な物を失ったりする恐れがあっても行う。

やさしい英語で： You do something even though it could cause harm or make you lose something valuable.

• Don't risk your life.
• He risked losing all his savings.
• Would you risk your career for this opportunity?

使い方： risk something (She risked her job by speaking out.); risk doing something (We risk missing the train if we wait.)

類義語： endanger, jeopardize, chance

よく使う表現： risk your life, risk losing something, risk everything, risk an injury