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hazard

/ˈhazəd/

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: hazardsQuá khứ: hazardedPhân từ 2: hazardedV-ing: hazardingSo sánh hơn: more hazardousSo sánh nhất: most hazardous

As a noun, this word evokes a sense of latent danger. It describes something that is not necessarily causing harm right now but possesses the inherent capacity to do so if triggered or ignored. It is frequently used in technical, legal, or safety-oriented contexts, such as workplace safety or environmental regulations. As a verb, the word shifts from physical danger to intellectual or social risk. When someone hazards a guess, they are risking a moment of embarrassment or incorrectness. This usage is more sophisticated and cautious than simply saying guess, suggesting a polite hesitation or a conscious acknowledgment of uncertainty.

Countable when referring to a specific dangerous object or situation (a fire hazard). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of risk or danger in a broad environment.

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Danh từ

[someone][something]

A danger or risk; a potential source of harm.

"The icy roads are a serious hazard to drivers."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To venture or risk something, often a guess or a statement, in the face of uncertainty.

"I will hazard a guess as to why she left so early."

Nội động từ

[someone][something]

To act recklessly or put oneself in a dangerous position.

"He decided not to hazard his life on such a flimsy rope."

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danger risk threat

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