risk-taker
risk-taker
enjoys taking risks
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risk-taker with Russian translation
risk-taker usage examples
Марк — любитель риска: каждое лето он прыгает с парашютом.
Mark is a risk-taker; he goes skydiving every summer.
Сэм — любитель риска и часто пробует новую уличную еду в поездках.
Sam is a risk-taker and often tries new street food when he travels.
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risk-taker synonyms
What's the difference between risk-taker / adrenaline junkie / risk enthusiast / gambler / adventurer / entrepreneur
literal match for someone willing to take risks; general, neutral
He's a risk-taker who invests in early-stage startups.
Он — любитель риска, который вкладывается в стартапы.
colloquial term implying addiction to intense thrills and high-risk activities
He's an adrenaline junkie who signs up for extreme races every year.
Он — «наркоман адреналина», ежегодно участвует в экстремальных гонках.
literal paraphrase of 'risk-taker' but uncommon; more formal or descriptive than idiomatic
A true risk enthusiast, she studies unusual investment opportunities.
Истинная любительница риска, она изучает нестандартные инвестиционные возможности.
often denotes someone who takes financial bets or gambles; can be literal or metaphorical
As a gambler he sometimes risks large sums on single deals.
Как игрок, он иногда рискует большими суммами на одной сделке.
focuses on exploration and novel experiences more than pure risk-taking; generally positive
He's an adventurer who loves exploring uncharted regions.
Он — искатель приключений, любит исследовать неизведанные места.
business-oriented risk-taker; usually calculated and goal-directed rather than thrill-seeking
An entrepreneur, she risked her savings to launch the company.
Как предприниматель, она рискнула своими сбережениями, чтобы запустить компанию.
typically someone taking financial risks to profit from price changes; can carry negative connotations
Speculators drove rapid price swings on the market.
Спекулянты вызвали резкие колебания цен на рынке.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce risk-taker and what this word means
risk-taker translation: любитель риска. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce risk-taker
/ˈrɪsk ˌteɪkə/
risk-taker translation
любитель риска
risk-taker examples
Mark is a risk-taker; he goes skydiving every summer.
risk-taker transcription
/ˈrɪsk ˌteɪkə/, /ˈrɪskˌteɪkər/
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risk-taker meaning: what does it mean?
enjoys taking risks
risk-taker pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
risk-taker is pronounced as /ˈrɪsk ˌteɪkə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
risk-taker definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mark is a risk-taker; he goes skydiving every summer. Translation: Марк — любитель риска: каждое лето он прыгает с парашютом.
Is risk-taker part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, risk-taker (любитель риска) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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