imperil
🇬🇧 UK/ɪm'perɪl/🇺🇸 US/im'peril/
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Definitions
v.
To put someone or something in danger; to threaten with harm.
危及;使陷入危险
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.imperil lives危及生命
- 2.imperil species危及物种
Example Sentences
- 1.
Deforestation imperils countless species of wildlife.
- 2.
Reckless driving imperils the lives of everyone on the road.
- 3.
Climate change imperils countless animal species worldwide.