B2 verb محايد

endangered

/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/

To put someone or something at risk or in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed. In environmental contexts, it specifically refers to species that are at high risk of becoming extinct in the near future.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
endangerment
Verb
endanger
صفة
endangered
مرتبط
danger
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

اختبار سريع

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: endanger

أمثلة

1

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

everyday

The heavy smoke from the fire could endanger the health of local residents.

2

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

business

The CEO's controversial statements could endanger the upcoming merger between the two firms.

3

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

academic

Rapid urbanization has endangered the natural habitats of several indigenous bird species.

4

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

formal

The defendant's actions clearly endangered the lives of the bystanders during the high-speed chase.

5

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

informal

Don't drive so fast; you're going to endanger us all just to save five minutes!

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
endangerment
Verb
endanger
صفة
endangered
مرتبط
danger

تلازمات شائعة

endanger lives endanger lives
endanger the environment endanger the environment
seriously endanger seriously endanger
endanger the future endanger the future
endanger safety endanger safety

العبارات الشائعة

critically endangered

critically endangered

endangered species list

endangered species list

endanger one's reputation

endanger one's reputation

يُخلط عادةً مع

endangered vs dangerous

Dangerous describes something that causes harm (active), while endangered describes something that is at risk of receiving harm (passive/state).

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'endanger' as a transitive verb (it needs an object). The past participle 'endangered' is most commonly used as an adjective, especially when referring to animals (e.g., endangered species).

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use the noun 'danger' as a verb. Instead of saying 'Don't danger the animals,' you must use 'Don't endanger the animals.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to put into.' To endanger is to 'put into danger.'

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the prefix 'en-' (into) combined with the Middle English 'daunger' (power, peril).

أنماط نحوية

transitive verb (requires an object) often used in passive voice: 'to be endangered by...' regular verb: endangered (past), endangering (present participle)
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking countries, the 'Endangered Species Act' is a significant piece of environmental legislation that people often refer to in political and scientific discussions.

اختبار سريع

Pollution and climate change continue to _______ the survival of coral reefs worldwide.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: endanger

كلمات ذات صلة

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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