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be at risk

be at risk

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British English/tuː biː æt ˈrɪsk/
American English/bi æt ˈrɪsk/
Russian transcription[bɨtʲ pod uˈɡrozəj]
be at risk
be at risk - быть под угрозой
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be at risk with Russian translation

be at risk usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Прибрежные города могут быть под угрозой из-за повышения уровня моря.

Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дикие животные могут быть под угрозой, когда вырубают большие леса.

Wild animals may be at risk when large forests are cleared.

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be at risk belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

be at riskбыть под угрозой
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

be at risk synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between be at risk / be in jeopardy / be endangered / be imperiled / be vulnerable / be exposed to

🇬🇧English
be at risk

Primary expression describing a state of being threatened or likely to suffer harm; neutral and widely used.

B1Very Often

Coastal communities are at risk from rising sea levels.

Прибрежные сообщества под угрозой из‑за повышения уровня моря.

B
🇬🇧English
be in jeopardy

Means to be in serious danger; close to 'be at risk' but slightly more formal or dramatic.

B2Rarely

Without funding, the research programme is in jeopardy.

Без финансирования научная программа окажется под угрозой.

B
🇬🇧English
be endangered

Very close in meaning, commonly used for species or things officially classified as threatened; emphasizes a vulnerable state recognized often by status labels.

B2Often

Several turtle species are endangered because of fishing nets.

Несколько видов черепах находятся под угрозой из‑за рыболовных сетей.

B
🇬🇧English
be imperiled

A rarer, more formal or literary term meaning to be put into grave danger; meaningally close but less common in everyday speech.

C1Very Rarely

Historic buildings are imperiled by years of neglect.

Исторические здания оказались под угрозой из‑за многолетней запущенности.

B
🇬🇧English
be vulnerable

Indicates susceptibility or lack of protection; someone/something vulnerable can easily be harmed, but is not necessarily currently threatened.

B2Often

New immigrants are often vulnerable to exploitation.

Новые иммигранты часто уязвимы перед эксплуатацией.

B
🇬🇧English
be exposed to

Emphasizes being unprotected and subject to a specific hazard or influence (e.g. weather, disease); focuses on exposure rather than the result.

B2Often

Outdoor workers are exposed to extreme temperatures.

Работники на открытом воздухе подвергаются воздействию экстремальных температур.

B
🇬🇧English
be at stake

Means something could be lost or decided — 'on the line' — and is often used for abstract things (reputation, outcome); not always physical danger.

B2Often

A lot is at stake in the upcoming election.

Многое поставлено на карту на предстоящих выборах.

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be at risk translation: быть под угрозой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce be at risk

/tuː biː æt ˈrɪsk/

be at risk translation

быть под угрозой

be at risk examples

Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels.

be at risk transcription

/tuː biː æt ˈrɪsk/, /bi æt ˈrɪsk/

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be at risk meaning: what does it mean?

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be at risk pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

be at risk is pronounced as /tuː biː æt ˈrɪsk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

be at risk definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels. Translation: Прибрежные города могут быть под угрозой из-за повышения уровня моря.

Is be at risk part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, be at risk (быть под угрозой) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is be at risk part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, be at risk (быть под угрозой) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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