imperil
US /ɪmˈper.əl/
UK /ɪmˈper.əl/
动词
危及, 危害
to put something or someone at risk or in danger of being harmed or destroyed
示例:
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The oil spill could imperil the local ecosystem.
石油泄漏可能会危及当地的生态系统。
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A single mistake could imperil the entire mission.
一个错误就可能危及整个任务。