英语词汇“chance”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

chance noun
⇨ luck (sth happens by chance) ⇨ opportunity (a chance to do sth) ⇨ possibility (have a good chance of doing sth) ⇨ risk 2 (take a chance on sb/sth) ⇨ the chances are… ⇨ probably adv.chance verb
⇨ dare

luck

noun

luck

♦︎

chance

♦︎

coincidence

♦︎

accident

♦︎

fortune

♦︎

fate

♦︎

destiny

♦︎

providenceThese are all words for things that happen or the force that causes them to happen. 这些词均表示机遇、命运、运气。

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配

◆by ...luck / chance / coincidence / accident

◆It's no coincidence / accident that...

◆pure / sheer luck / chance / coincidence / accident

◆good / bad / ill luck / fortune

◆a / an happy / unfortunate / strange chance / coincidence / accident

◆to bring sb good / bad luck / fortune

◆to have the ... luck / fortune to do sth

◆to leave sth to chance / fate / providence

◆to believe in luck / coincidences / fate / destiny / providence

◆to tempt fate / providence

◆sb's luck / fortune changes / turns

◆fate / providence decides / decrees...

◆a stroke of luck / fortune / fate

■ luck

[uncountable]

the force that causes good or bad things to happen to people 机遇；命运；运气

◆The best of luck with your exams.祝你考试成功！

◆Bad luck, Helen, you played very well.海伦，你表现得很出色，只是运气欠佳。

◆Never mind－better luck next time.没关系，祝你下次好运。

◆It was his hard luck that he wasn't chosen.他未被选中，真不走运。

◆

(BrE)

It's hard luck on him that he wasn't chosen.他未被选中，真不走运。

◆Just my luck to arrive after they had left (= used to show you are not surprised sth bad has happened to you, because you are not often lucky).我总是这样倒霉，他们离开后我才赶到。

see also

lucky ⇨

timely

■ chance

[uncountable

, singular]

the way that some things happen without any cause that you can see or understand 偶然；碰巧；意外

◆We met by chance at the airport.我们碰巧在机场相遇。

◆Chess is not a game of chance.国际象棋不是靠运气取胜的。

◆We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance.我们要非常周密地筹划这一切，确保万无一失。

◆By a happy chance he bumped into an old friend on the plane.他在飞机上开心地巧遇一个老朋友。

■ coincidence

/ /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns; NAmE koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

[countable

, uncountable]

the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way （令人吃惊的）巧合，巧事

◆They met through a series of strange coincidences.他们因一连串不可思议的巧合而相见了。

◆It's not a coincidence that none of the directors is a woman.董事中没有一位女性，这并非偶然。

◆It was pure coincidence that they were both in Paris on the same day.他们俩同一天都在巴黎，纯属巧合。

▸

coincidental

adjective

◆I suppose your presence here today is not entirely coincidental.我认为你今天来这里不完全是碰巧。

▸

coincidentally

adverb

◆Coincidentally, they had both studied in Paris.碰巧的是，他们俩都曾在巴黎求学。

■ accident

[countable

, uncountable]

something that happens unexpectedly and is not planned in advance 意外；偶然的事

◆It is no accident that men fill most of the top jobs in the profession.这个行业中最重要的工作大多由男人担任绝非偶然。

◆an accident of birth / fate / history (= describing facts and events that are due to chance or circumstances) 出生／命运／历史的偶然性

◆It happened, whether by accident or design (= by accident or on purpose), that Steve and I were the last two people to leave.不知是巧合还是有意安排，我和史蒂夫两个人是最后离开的。

▸

accidental

adjective

◆I didn't think our meeting was accidental－he must have known I would be there.我认为我和他相遇不是偶然的－他肯定早就知道我会在那里。

■ fortune

[uncountable]

(rather formal)

luck or chance, especially in the way it affects people's lives （尤指影响人生的）机会，运气

◆I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors.我有幸与一些出色的主管人员共事。

◆The team had a dramatic reversal of fortune in the second half.下半场球队的命运发生了戏剧性的逆转。

see also

fortunate ⇨

timely

■ fate

[uncountable

, singular]

the power that is believed to control everything that happens and that cannot be stopped or changed 命运；天数；定数；天意

◆Fate was kind to me that day.那天我受到命运的眷顾。

◆By a strange twist of fate, Andy and I were on the same plane.由于命运的奇特安排，我和安迪乘坐了同一架飞机。

◆She felt it would be tempting fate (= being too confident in a way that might bring her good luck to an end) to try the difficult climb a second time.她觉得再次尝试这种高难度的攀岩就如同玩儿命了。

◆He believed that the universe was controlled by the whims of a cruel fate.他相信宇宙是由变幻莫测而残酷的宿命主宰的。

■ destiny

/ˈdestəni/ /

[uncountable]

the power that is believed to control events 主宰事物的力量；命运之神

◆I believe there's some force guiding us－call it God, destiny or fate.我相信有某种力量在引导着我们－称之为上帝也罢，天意也罢，或是命运也罢。

◆She was spurred on by a strong sense of destiny.一种强烈的使命感激励着她。

see also

destined ⇨

certain

■ providence

(also Providence)

/ˈprɒvɪdəns; NAmE ˈprɑːvɪdəns/

[uncountable]

(formal)

God, or a force that some people believe controls our lives and the things that happen to us, usually in a way that protects us 上帝；苍天；天佑

◆He trusted in divine providence.他相信上苍。

◆She believed her suffering was sent by providence.她相信她的苦难是上天安排的。

NOTE 辨析 Fate, destiny or providence? Providence is usually seen as being kind: even when it sends suffering, this is accepted as being part of God's plan. Fate can be kind, but this is an unexpected gift; just as often, fate is cruel and makes people feel helpless. Destiny is more likely to give people a sense of power: people who have a strong sense of destiny usually believe that they are meant to be great or do great things. * providence通常被看作是善意的安排，即使苦难降临也是天意。fate可以是善意的，但那只是意外的恩赐；同样，fate又常是残酷的，会使人感到无能为力。destiny更多给人以力量的感觉。a strong sense of destiny指强烈的使命感，有使命感的人认为自己注定出人头地或成就伟业。

opportunity

noun

opportunity

♦︎

chance

♦︎

turn

♦︎

possibility

♦︎

moment

♦︎

occasion

♦︎

break

♦︎

start

♦︎

window

♦︎

goThese are all words for a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth. 这些词均表示机会、时机。

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配

◆the opportunity / a chance / your turn to do sth

◆an opportunity / possibilities / an occasion for sth

◆a suitable opportunity / occasion / moment

◆the last opportunity / chance / moment

◆to have an opportunity / a chance / a turn / a break / a window / a moment / a go

◆to get / give sb an opportunity / a chance / a turn / a break / a start / a window / a moment / a go

◆to wait for an opportunity / a chance / your turn / the moment / an occasion

◆to take advantage of an opportunity / a chance / the possibilities / a window

◆to take the opportunity / your chance / turns

◆to seize an opportunity / a chance / the moment

◆to miss an opportunity / your chance / a turn / a go

■ opportunity

[countable

, uncountable]

(rather formal)

a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth 机会；时机

◆I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support.我谨借此机会感谢同事的支持。

◆He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible).他动不动就对我粗鲁无礼。

◆There are more job opportunities in the south.南方有更多的工作机会。

◆Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men).本公司提倡男女机会均等。

◆There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.工作一完成，放松的机会有的是。

■ chance

[countable]

an opportunity 机会；时机；机遇

◆Please give me a chance to explain.请给我一个解释的机会。

◆

(BrE)

We won't get another chance of a holiday this year.我们今年不会再有机会度假了。

◆

(NAmE)

We won't get another chance at a vacation this year.我们今年不会再有机会度假了。

◆Jeff deceived me once already－I won't give him a second chance.杰夫已骗过我一次，我不会再给他机会。

◆This is your big chance (= opportunity for success).这是你成功的大好机会。

NOTE 辨析 Opportunity or chance?In many cases you can use either word. 在许多情况下这两个词可以通用

◆You'll have the opportunity / chance to ask questions at the end.你们最后将有机会提问。

Opportunity tends to be used in more formal contexts than chance, and in some phrases only one of the words can be used. 与chance相比，opportunity往往用于较正式的语境；有些短语只能用其中的一个词

◆job/equal chances

◆I won't give him a second opportunity.

■ turn

[countable]

(especially spoken)

the time when sb in a group of people should do sth or is allowed to do sth （依次轮到的）机会

◆Please wait your turn.请等着轮到你。

◆Whose turn is it to cook?轮到谁做饭了？

◆The male and female birds take turns sitting on the eggs.雄鸟和雌鸟轮流抱窝。

◆

(BrE)

We take it in turns to do the housework.我们轮流做家务。

■ possibility

[countable

, usually plural]

something that gives you a chance to achieve sth 机会；契机

◆The class offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills.这门课程提供一系列令人兴奋的技能训练。

◆Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago.女性的职业发展机会比五十年前多很多。

ⓘ In this meaning, possibilities is often used to talk about work-related situations. 表达此义时，possibilities常用于与工作相关的情形

◆career / employment / development / commercial / design possibilities职业发展／就业／发展／商业／设计机会

It is also often used after positive-sounding adjectives. * possibilities亦常用于褒义的形容词后

◆excellent / interesting / exciting / creative possibilities绝佳的／有吸引力的／令人激动的／表现创造力的机会

Note that you cannot say 'a/the possibility to do sth'. 注意，不能说a/the possibility to do sth

◆I had the possibility to spend a year in Paris while I was a student.

In these cases use opportunity or chance. 在这些情况下可用opportunity或chance

◆I had the opportunity / chance to spend a year in Paris.我曾有机会在巴黎待过一年。

see also

possible ⇨

possible

■ moment

[countable]

(especially spoken)

a particular occasion; a time for doing sth 时机；机遇；做某事的时刻

◆I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news.我在找适当的时机告诉他这个坏消息。

◆Have I caught you at a bad moment?我是不是来得不是时候？

■ occasion

[singular]

(rather formal)

a suitable time for doing sth 适当的机会；时机

◆It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy.原本应该是高兴的时刻，她却丝毫不感到快乐。

◆I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance).有机会的话，我要跟他谈谈这件事。

see also

occasion ⇨

time

■ break

[countable]

(informal)

a chance to do sth, usually to get sth that you want or to achieve success （满足心愿或成功的）机会，机遇

◆I got my lucky break when I won a 'Young Journalist of the Year' competition.我时来运转，在“年度最佳青年记者”竞赛中获胜。

■ start

[countable

, usually singular]

the opportunity that you are given to begin sth in a successful way 起始优势；良好的基础条件

◆They worked hard to give their children a good start in life.他们力争为孩子们奠定一个良好的基础。

◆The job gave him his start in journalism.那份工作让他开始进入新闻行业。

see also

start ⇨

start

noun

■ window

[countable]

(~~especially business 尤用于商业~~)

a time when there is an opportunity to do sth, although it may not last long 一丝机会；短暂的时机

◆We now have a small window of opportunity in which to make our views known.我们现在有一线机会使人了解我们的观点。

■ go

(

plural

goes

)

[countable]

(BrE,

spoken)

a person's turn to move or play in a game or activity （游戏或活动中轮到的）机会

◆Whose go is it?轮到谁了？

◆It's your go.轮到你了。

◆'How much is it to play?' 'It's 50p a go.'“玩这游戏多少钱？”“50便士一回。”

◆Can I have a go on your new bike?我能骑骑你的新自行车吗？

ⓘ In American English use turn. 在美式英语中用turn。

possibility

noun

possibility

♦︎

chance

♦︎

probability

♦︎

odds

♦︎

prospect

♦︎

likelihoodThese are all words for how likely sth is to happen, or for a thing that is likely to happen. 这些词均表示可能性或可能发生的事。

SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺

下图显示这些词所表达可能的程度

possibility	➔	prospect	➔	probability
chance				likelihood
odds

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配

◆a possibility / a chance / a probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood of sth

◆a possibility / a chance / the probability / the odds / the prospect / the likelihood that...

◆a real / reasonable possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood

◆a strong possibility / chance / probability / likelihood

◆a high chance / probability / likelihood

◆a realistic / serious / remote possibility / chance / prospect

◆every possibility / chance / probability / prospect / likelihood

◆little chance / prospect / likelihood

◆There is (no) possibility / chance / prospect / likelihood of sth.

◆The chances / probability / odds / likelihood is / are that...

◆to have the possibility / a chance / a ... probability / the prospect / a ...likelihood

◆to increase / reduce the possibility / chance / probability / odds / likelihood

◆to calculate the probability / odds / likelihood

■ possibility

[uncountable

, countable]

the fact that sth might exist or happen, but is not certain to 可能；可能性

◆He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase.他拒绝排除加税的可能性。

◆

(especially BrE)

It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day.我们大家将来有一天再度聚首，这绝非不可能。

◆What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility.曾经看似不可能的事情现在显然有可能实现。

◆There is a remote possibility that we might have got it wrong.我们也有可能搞错了，但可能性不大。

see also

possible ⇨

likely

■ chance

[countable

, uncountable]

a possibility that sth might exist or happen, especially sth that you want （尤指愿望成真的）可能性

◆Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight?有可能弄到今晚的票吗？

◆The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success.手术成功的可能性是50%。

◆As long as there is an outside chance (= a slight chance) we'll go for it.只要有一点点希望，我们都会去争取。

◆She has only a slim chance of passing the exam.她通过考试的希望不大。

◆There is no chance that he will change his mind.他不可能改变主意。

■ probability

/ /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/

[uncountable

, countable]

how likely sth is to happen; a thing that is likely to happen 可能性；很可能发生的事

◆The probability is that prices will rise rapidly.物价有可能迅速上涨。

◆A fall in interest rates is a strong probability in the present economic climate.在目前的经济形势下，降低利率大有可能。

ⓘ In mathematics a probability is a ratio showing the chances that a particular thing will happen. 数学中probability指概率、几率

◆There is a 60% probability that the population will be infected with the disease.民众感染这种病的几率是60%。

see also

probable ⇨

likely

■ odds

(usually the odds 通常作the odds)

[plural]

how likely sth is to happen; something that makes it seem impossible to do or achieve sth （事物发生的）可能性，概率；不利条件

◆The odds are very much in our favour (= we are likely to succeed).我方胜算的几率极大。

◆The odds are heavily against him (= he is not likely to succeed).他成功的几率很小。

◆What are the odds (= how likely is it) he won't turn up?他不露面的可能性有多大？

◆Against all (the) odds, he made a full recovery.原本是凶多吉少，他却完全康复了。

ⓘ In betting odds are the connection between two numbers that shows how much money sb will receive if they win a bet. 赌博中，odds指投注赔率

◆I put £10 on Middlesbrough to beat Manchester at odds of three to one (= three times the amount of money that has been bet by sb will be paid to them if they win).我押10英镑赌米德尔斯伯勒赢曼彻斯特，赔率三比一。

◆They are offering long / short odds (= the winnings will be high / low because there is a high / low risk of losing) on the defending champion.他们为卫冕者开出了高／低赔率。

■ prospect

[uncountable

, singular]

(rather formal)

the possibility that sth might happen, especially sth good （尤指好事发生的）可能性，希望

◆There is no immediate prospect of peace.短期内没有和平的希望。

◆A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).可望打进半决赛。

see also

prospective ⇨

likely

■ likelihood

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ /

[uncountable

, singular]

the possibility that sth might happen; how likely sth is to happen 可能；可能性

◆There is very little likelihood of that happening.几乎没有发生那种事情的可能。

◆The likelihood is that (= it is likely that) unemployment figures will continue to fall.失业人数很有可能继续减少。

◆In all likelihood (= very probably) the meeting will be cancelled.这次会议十有八九要取消。

see also

likely ⇨

likely

NOTE 辨析 Probability or likelihood? Probability is used more in scientific and technical contexts; likelihood is used more in business contexts. However, in everyday speech you can usually use either word. * probability多用于科学技术语境，likelihood多用于商务语境。但在日常生活中，两个词往往可通用。

risk

noun

the risk of heart disease 患心脏病的风险

take a risk 冒险

risk

♦︎

gamble

♦︎

chance

♦︎

lotteryThese are all words for sth you do that you know might have a bad result, but that you hope will be a success. 这些词均表示冒险之举。

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配

◆to take a risk / gamble / chance on sth

◆to take a risk / chance with sth

◆a big risk / gamble / chance

◆a huge / major / calculated risk / gamble

◆something of / a bit of a risk / gamble / lottery

◆to take a risk / gamble / chance

◆a risk / gamble pays off

■ risk

[countable]

(usually used in the phrase take a risk 通常用于短语take a risk)

something that you do even though you know that sth bad could happen as a result 冒险之举

◆That's a risk that I'm not prepared to take.我不愿去冒那个险。

◆You have no right to take risks with other people's lives.你无权拿别人的生命去冒险。

◆Thankfully the risk paid off (= the action was successful).值得庆幸的是，冒险行动成功了。

see also

risk ⇨

dare

verb

risky ⇨

dangerous

■ gamble

[singular]

something that you do even though you know it could be unsuccessful or have a bad result, but when you hope the result will be a success 赌博；打赌；冒险

◆It was the biggest gamble of his political career.这是他政治生涯中最大的赌博。

◆She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it.她知道自己是在冒险，但她认为值得一博。

OPP

safe bet ⇨

option

▸

gamble

verb

[transitive

, intransitive]

◆He gambled his reputation on this deal.他在以自己的声誉为这笔交易作赌注。

◆It was wrong to gamble with our children's future.拿孩子们的未来冒险是错误的。

■ chance

[countable]

(only used in the phrases take a chance/take no chances 仅用于短语take a chance和take no chances)

something that you decide to do even though you know it might be the wrong choice or sth bad could happen as a result 冒险之举

◆The manager took a chance on a young, inexperienced player.教练冒险起用了一个年轻又缺乏经验的队员。

◆The police were taking no chances with the protesters.警察采取严密措施应对抗议民众，力求万无一失。

NOTE 辨析 Risk, gamble or chance? Risk is used especially when you are putting your/sb's life or safety in danger; gamble is usually used when the danger is less serious, or you are risking money; take a chance or take no chances is often used when you decide to give/not to give sb the opportunity to do sth. * risk尤指拿自己或他人的生命或安全来冒险；gamble涉及的风险一般较小，或指有损失钱财的可能；take a chance或take no chances常用于决定给或不给某人做某事的机会。

■ lottery

/ˈlɒtəri; NAmE ˈlɑːtəri/

[singular]

(often disapproving)

a situation whose success or result is based on luck rather than on effort or careful organization 碰运气的事

◆Politicians have acknowledged that it is a bit of a lottery who gets funding.政坛人士承认，谁能得到资金多少得靠运气。

probably

adverb

probably

♦︎

presumably

♦︎

no doubt

♦︎

doubtless

♦︎

(the) chances are...

♦︎

most likely

♦︎

in all probability...These words are all used to say that sth is likely to happen or be true. 这些词均表示很可能、大概。

SYNONYM SCALE 词义标尺

下图显示这些词所表达可能的程度

probably	➔	presumably	➔	no doubt
the chances are…		most likely		doubtless
		in all probability…

■ probably

(especially spoken)

used to say that sth is likely to happen or be true 几乎肯定；很可能；大概

◆You're probably right.你很可能是对的。

◆It'll probably be OK.这大概没什么问题。

◆'Is he going to be there?' 'Probably.'“他会在那里吗？”“大概吧。”

◆'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.'“我们需要开车吗？”“大概用不着。”

see also

probable ⇨

likely

■ presumably

/prɪˈzjuːməbli; NAmE prɪˈzuːməbli/

(especially spoken)

used to say that you think that sth is probably true, based on the evidence you have （以现有的事实依据看）很可能，大概，想必是

◆Presumably this is where the accident happened.这里大概就是事故现场。

◆I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired.我的精神集中不起来，大概是太累了吧。

see also

presume ⇨

suppose

NOTE 辨析 Probably or presumably? Probably suggests a conclusion based on what is generally likely to be true; presumably suggests a conclusion based on particular evidence, even though neither word suggests certainty. * probably指依常理推断为真，presumably则指依特定证据推断为真，两词都表示不确定的猜测。 Presumably can be used to suggest that sth should be the case * presumably可以表示应该如此

◆Presumably you'll be leaving the children at home.你应该会把孩子们留在家里吧。

◆Probably you'll be leaving the children at home.

or to ask sb to confirm what you already believe. * presumably也可用于请人证实自己的猜测

◆You'll be taking the car, presumably?你们大概要开车去？

◆You'll be taking the car, probably?

Probably can be used to agree with sb * probably可以表示赞同

◆You're probably right.你很可能是对的。

◆You're presumably right.

or to comfort sb. * probably也可用于宽慰某人

◆It'll probably be OK.这大概没什么问题。

◆It'll presumably be OK.

■ ˌno ˈdoubt

idiom

(rather formal)

used to say that you think that sth is probably true, because it is what you would normally expect 无疑，很可能（因为正常情况下如此）

◆No doubt she'll call us when she gets there.她到了那里肯定会给我们打电话。

■ doubtless

(rather formal,

written)

almost certainly 大概；几乎肯定地

◆He would doubtless disapprove of what Kelly was doing.他肯定不会赞同凯利做的事。

■ (the) chances are...

idiom

(rather informal)

it is likely that... 可能⋯

◆(The) chances are you won't have to pay.可能你不必付钱。

■ most likely

very probably 很可能；大概

◆The illness was caused, most likely, by a virus.这种病很可能是病毒引起的。

see also

likely ⇨

likely

■ in ˌall probaˈbility...

idiom

(written)

it is very likely that... 很可能⋯

◆In all probability he failed to understand the consequences of his actions.他很可能不了解他这样做的后果。

dare

verb

dare

♦︎

risk

♦︎

go so/as far as to...

♦︎

venture

♦︎

hazard

♦︎

stick your neck out

♦︎

pluck up (the) courage

♦︎

presume

♦︎

chanceThese words all mean to be brave enough to try to do sth that may not succeed. 这些词均表示敢于尝试去做未必成功的事情。

PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配

◆to dare / go so far as / venture / pluck up courage / presume to do sth

◆to risk / chance doing sth

◆to venture / hazard an opinion

◆to risk / chance a look (at sth)

◆to risk / chance it

■ dare

[intransitive]

(not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时)

to be brave enough to do sth difficult or dangerous; to be rude enough to do sth that you have no right to do 敢于；胆敢

◆She said it as loudly as she dared.她壮着胆子，放声说了出来。

◆He didn't dare (to) say what he thought.他不敢说出自己的想法。

◆Dare to be different!要敢于与众不同！

◆

(BrE)

They daren't ask for any more money.他们不敢再要钱了。

◆

(spoken)

'I'll tell her about it.' 'Don't you dare!'“我要把这事告诉她。”“你敢！”

◆How dare you talk to me like that!你竟敢那样对我说话！

see also

daring ⇨

bold

adj.

daring ⇨

courage

noun

■ risk

[transitive]

to do sth that may mean that you get into a situation which is unpleasant for you; to do sth that you know is not really a good idea or may not be successful 冒⋯的危险（或风险）；（明知结果）冒险做，大胆做

◆There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death.他们别无选择，如果待在那里，就有性命之虞。

◆They knew they risked being arrested.他们知道自己冒着被捕的危险。

◆He risked a glance at her furious face.他壮着胆子瞅了一眼她愤怒的脸。

◆It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it.这是个艰难的决定，但我们决定冒险一试。

see also

risk ⇨

risk

noun

■ go so ˈfar as to...

■ go as ˈfar as to...

idiom

to go to extreme or surprising limits in dealing with sth 竟然；甚至

◆In June 2006 he went so far as to offer his resignation.2006年6月他甚至提出了辞呈。

◆I wouldn't go as far as to say that he's a liar (= but I think he may be slightly dishonest).我倒不至于说他是个骗子。

■ venture

/ /ˈventʃə(r)/ /

[transitive]

(formal)

to say or do sth in a careful way, especially because it might upset or offend sb 试探地说，谨慎地做（尤指会使人烦恼或不快的事）

◆She hardly dared to venture an opinion.她几乎不敢亮明观点。

◆I ventured to suggest that she might have made a mistake.我试探地提醒说她可能出错了。

■ hazard

/ˈhæzəd; NAmE ˈhæzərd/

[transitive

, intransitive]

to make a suggestion or guess that you know may be wrong 冒失地提出；冒险猜测

◆Would you like to hazard a guess?你想猜猜看吗？

◆'Is it Tom you're going with?' she hazarded.“你是要和汤姆一起去吗？”她冒失地问。

■ stick your ˈneck out

idiom

(

stuck

, stuck

)

(informal)

to do or say sth when there is a risk that you may be wrong 冒险；做不保险的事；说不保险的话

◆I'll stick my neck out and say that Bill is the best candidate for the job.我愿冒险说，比尔是这份工作的最佳人选。

■ pluck up (the) ˈcourage

idiom

(usually approving)

to make yourself do sth even though you are afraid to do it 鼓起勇气（做某事）

◆I finally plucked up the courage to ask her for a date.我终于鼓起勇气约她出去。

■ presume

/prɪˈzjuːm; NAmE prɪˈzuːm/

[intransitive]

(formal,

usually disapproving)

to behave in a way that shows a lack of respect by doing sth that you have no right to do 妄行；越权行事

◆I wouldn't presume to tell you how to run your own business.我不会僭越去指点你该如何经营你自己的事业。

see also

presumptuous ⇨

cool

adj.

■ chance

[transitive]

(informal)

to risk sth, although you know the result may not be successful 冒险；拿⋯去冒风险

◆'Take an umbrella.' 'No, I'll chance it (= take the risk that it may rain).'“带上伞吧。”“不了，我就冒冒险吧。”

◆

(especially BrE)

She was chancing her luck driving without a licence.她无照驾车，完全是在冒险。