jeopardy

英 [ˈdʒepədi]

美 [ˈdʒepərdi]

n.  危险

复数：jeopardies　

TOEFLGRE法律

Collins.1 / BNC.11530 / COCA.8398

习惯用语

n.

in jeopardy
• 处于危险境地；受到威胁
  in a dangerous position or situation and likely to be lost or harmed

柯林斯词典

• PHRASE 处于危险境地；受到威胁
  If someone or something isin jeopardy, they are in a dangerous situation where they might fail, be lost, or be destroyed.
  1. A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy.
     一系列的挫折使整个项目面临失败。

英英释义

noun

• a source of danger
  1. drinking alcohol is a health hazard
  Synonym:hazardperilriskendangerment

双语例句

• The security of this entire universe is in jeopardy!
  整个宇宙安全都处在危险当中。
• This kind of ethnic rivalry is clearly a serious issue that is placing economic growth and development in jeopardy.
  这种种族的敌对状态显然是一个严肃的问题，使经济的增长与发展处于危险的境地。
• His foolish behaviour may put his whole future in jeopardy.
  他的愚蠢行为可能会危及他的整个前程。
• Without knowing where he's going and why, that could put us in further jeopardy.
  不知道他要去哪，也不知道为什么去，这会把我们置于未知的危险中。
• How dare you put this administration-this entire country in jeopardy.
  你怎么敢让国家陷于危难之中。
• Why wouid you do this? You put us all in jeopardy.
  你为什么要这样做，你把我们都置于危险中。
• If they don't take my advice their future will be in jeopardy.
  如果他们不接受我的忠告，他们的未来就很危险。
• You put everyone's life in jeopardy.
  你把每个人都陷入危险的境地。
• I put my entire career in jeopardy.
  我的整个事业生涯打了个赌。
• If a kangaroo attacks you, your reputation will be in jeopardy.
  如果袋鼠袭击你，表示你的名誉会受到影响。