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hazard
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/ˈhæz.əd/
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/ˈhæz.ɚd/
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hazard
noun
hazards
pl
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
опасность
The chemical spill posed a significant hazard to the environment.
Разлив химикатов представлял значительную опасность для окружающей среды.
угроза
The approaching storm was a hazard to the coastal towns.
Приближающийся шторм представлял угрозу для прибрежных городов.
риск
Smoking is a known health hazard.
Курение является известным риском для здоровья.
Additional translations
препятствие
помеха
небезопасность
Synonyms
threatening situation
risk
threat
peril
threat of harm
threat to safety
danger
hazard
verb
hazarded
Past Simple
hazarded
Past Participle
hazarding
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
рисковать
He decided to hazard a guess about the outcome.
Он решил рискнуть и предположить исход.
Synonyms
endanger
expose
jeopardize
venture
risk
hazard
adjective
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
Attributive use before nouns, e.g., hazard pay, hazard lights.
Synonyms
dangerous
risky
perilous
unsafe
hazardous
precarious
treacherous
chancy
uncertain
dicey
Definitions
hazard
noun
A potential source of danger or harm.
The old building was considered a fire hazard due to its outdated electrical wiring.
An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
Navigating the rocky terrain was a significant hazard for the hikers.
In golf, a bunker or other obstacle on a course.
The golfer's ball landed in the sand hazard, making the next shot more challenging.
hazard
verb
To expose to danger or risk.
The company wouldn't hazard its reputation by releasing an unfinished product.
To venture to say something.
She hazarded a comment about the new policy during the meeting.
hazard
adjective
Used attributively, relating to or involving danger or risk.
Employees working with toxic chemicals receive hazard pay.
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