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jeopardized

UK //ˈdʒepədaɪzd//US //ˈdʒepərdaɪzd//

词源

源自法语 'jeu parti'(意为'平分的游戏'或'不确定的结果'),后演变为英语 'jeopardy'(危险),动词形式为 'jeopardize'。

verb

❶ 使处于危险境地或受到威胁,指因某种行为或情况导致某人或某事物可能遭受损失、失败或伤害。

“His careless actions jeopardized the entire project.”

(他的粗心行为危及了整个项目。)

“The heavy rain jeopardized our chances of winning the game.”

(大雨使我们获胜的机会变得渺茫。)

同义词:endanger, threaten, imperil, risk, compromise

常见短语

jeopardize one's chances — 指某种行为或情况会减少某人成功或实现目标的可能性。

“Missing the interview might jeopardize his chances of getting the job.”

(错过面试可能会减少他获得这份工作的机会。)