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单词 jeopardy
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jeopardy

That programme is now in serious jeopardy.His racing career is in serious jeopardy.But this is now in serious jeopardy.Yet he will know that record is in serious jeopardy the longer he stays at this sinking ship.In the present circumstances, double jeopardy did not carry any of significant weight.He cannot be tried in Britain because of double jeopardy laws.I would call myself double jeopardy.That case can now be reopened thanks to a revamp of double jeopardy laws, which previously barred cleared suspects from being tried again.Lose for the second time in a row and his career as a top-class boxer is in serious jeopardy, but win and the possibilities are endless.The report says: 'We are at the tipping point where social care is in real jeopardy and this affects the millions of people needing care and support.
(noun) 
Definition
danger of harm, loss, or death
A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy.
Synonyms
danger
Your life is in danger.
risk
He would not put their lives at risk.
peril
sailors in peril on the sea
vulnerability
venture
a Russian-American joint venture
exposure
liability
hazard
a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces
insecurity
The increase in crime has created feelings of insecurity.
pitfall
The pitfalls of working abroad are numerous.
precariousness
endangerment

Additional synonyms

in the sense of hazard
Definition
risk or likelihood of injury, loss, etc.
a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces
Synonyms
danger,
risk,
threat,
problem,
menace,
peril,
jeopardy,
pitfall,
endangerment,
imperilment
in the sense of insecurity
The increase in crime has created feelings of insecurity.
Synonyms
vulnerability,
risk,
danger,
weakness,
uncertainty,
hazard,
peril,
defencelessness
in the sense of peril
Definition
great danger or jeopardy
sailors in peril on the sea
Synonyms
danger,
risk,
threat,
hazard,
menace,
jeopardy,
perilousness

Synonyms of 'jeopardy'

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in the sense of pitfall
Definition
an unsuspected difficulty or danger
The pitfalls of working abroad are numerous.
Synonyms
danger,
difficulty,
peril,
catch (informal),
trap,
hazard,
drawback,
snag,
uphill (South Africa),
banana skin (informal)
in the sense of risk
He would not put their lives at risk.
Synonyms
peril,
threat,
danger,
hazard,
menace,
jeopardy
in the sense of venture
Definition
a project or activity that is risky or of uncertain outcome
a Russian-American joint venture
Synonyms
undertaking,
project,
enterprise,
chance,
campaign,
risk,
operation,
activity,
scheme,
task,
mission,
speculation,
gamble,
adventure,
exploit,
pursuit,
fling,
hazard,
crusade,
endeavour
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