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A Study the meanings of the words. Provide Russian equivalents. Translate the examples.
Risk n a possibility that something bad or unpleasant may happen to someone; risky adj
take a (calculated) risk,run a risk of doing smth, be at risk,at the risk of doing smth, at your own risk,high-risk strategy/ investments/ shares/group/patients, put smb/smth at risk, to risk your life/neck, to risk money on an investment
Danger n a risk, though not a very strong one, that something bad will happen, especially something that will have very serious results
be a danger to, to expose smb/smthto danger, to be exposed to danger, to have a dangerous attitude, to endanger (the lives)
The whole building was in danger of collapsing.
Hazard n a risk that cannot be avoided because it is always there in a particular activity; somethingthatcauses accidents: For exporters, changes in the exchange rate is an unavoidable hazard.
be a hazard to, hazardous, economic/occupational hazards, to be a hazardous waste/ occupation/ undertaking /journey /operation/ chemicals/ substances
Peril n a word used especially in literature meaning something that can cause danger, especially during a journey
the perils of motor racing/sea,at his peril, to be in great peril, perilous
Jeopardy n be in danger, a serious risk that something will fail
be in jeopardy, put smb in jeopardy, to jeopardize
If you are rude to him it may jeopardize your chances of promotion.
Threat n a strong possibility that smth very bad will happen to someone.
the threat of, threat to, be under threat, pose a threat to smb/smth, to threaten withsmth
Death tollnumber of killed or injured
Be asking for trouble Anyone who buys second-hand cars tyres is just asking for trouble.
Push your luck You have cheated to get what you wanted, but I’m warning you, don’t push your luck.
Dice with death, to be dicey The antiques trade is a pretty dicey business at the best of times.
Invite trouble/ attack/ criticism/ disaster The whole policy invites criticism that they do not take human rights seriously.
Tempt fate Letting children take a boat out in this weather is just tempting fate.
Be playing with fire
Put your job/career/reputation on the line to risk losing your job, etc if you make the wrong decision: We may be putting our jobs on the line if we start protesting about safety standards.
Life and limb to escape with life and limb to avoid danger without serious injury
Draw straws for smth
Accidentn to beinvolved in an accident, to have an accident, bad/nasty/serious accident, shooting/riding/skiing accident, accidental death/damage/injury (happening in an accident)
Crash n, v a car/plane crash, to crash into/onto
Wreck n an American word meaning an accident involving cars or other vehicles; wreckage the broken parts of a destroyed thing
Pile-up n a serious road accident in which many cars crash into each other
Disaster n a very serious accident involving a train, plane, or ship, in which many people are killed
Collision n an accident in which two or more vehicles, planes or ships hit each other while travelling fast
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