中文裡說的 ”危險” 或 ”危險的” 在英文裡有時要翻成 danger (n.) / dangerous (adj.) 有時則應該是 risk(s) / risky danger / dangerous 指的是對身體會造成傷害或死亡 像 a dangerous road / sport 但 risk / risky 指的是會有 ”風險”, 可能會失敗或有不好的後果 像 a risky business / investment (投資) 等 另外, danger 是不可數名詞, 但 risk 卻是可數名詞 現在請各位來判斷一下, 下面的句子該用 risk / risky / danger / dangerous? 1. The government warned us of the _______ of traveling in Thailand at that time. 2. Investing in stock has its ________. 3. Working at oil rigs (油井) is a highly ________ job. 4. I wouldn’t bet on that horse if I were you. It’s too _______. 5. You should put your money in different banks to minimize the ________.