Risky
强调可能遭受损失或失败,而非必然伤害;可用于金融、医疗决策、感情等比喻用法。
- “Starting a business during a recession is risky.” (经济衰退期创业有风险。)
- “The doctor said the procedure was too risky for elderly patients.” (医生说该手术对高龄患者风险过大。)
- “It is risky to share passwords with coworkers.” (与同事共享密码很危险。)
“risk” 可能源自意大利语 risco(危险),或与航海保险术语有关;进入英语后拼写稳定为 risk。
名词 “risk” + 形容词后缀 “-y”。
日常口语 “a bit risky” 常表示犹豫;极限运动广告有时故意突出 risky image。
- 固定搭配: “high-risk” (高风险的), “risky investment” (高风险投资)
- 名词: risk;副词: riskily;比较级: riskier
risk(风险)+ y(充满……的)→ 充满风险的。
“He knew the climb was risky, so he checked the weather twice before leaving camp.” (他知道攀登有风险,所以出发前查了两次天气。)