endanger

动词 endanger:

1. pose a threat to; present a danger to
   同义词：jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril
2. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
   同义词：queer, expose, scupper, peril

1. If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world, and we shall surely endanger the welfare of this nation.
   如果我们的领导地位动摇了，不仅会危害世界的和平，而且一定会危害国家的安定。
2. He took over the post in the knowledge that it might endanger his life.
   他在明知他的性命有可能受到威胁的情况下接任了那职位。
3. If you have anything to do with such a scheme you'll endanger you good name and probably lose your money into the bargain.
   如果你与这样一个阴谋案件有所牵连的话，你就有身败名裂的危险，说不定还要倾家荡产哩！

en.dan.ger

v.tr.（及物动词）
en.dan.gered,en.dan.ger.ing,en.dan.gers
To expose to harm or danger; imperil.
使受危险或伤害；危及

【引伸】
endan.germent
n.（名词）
<参考词汇><同义词>endanger,hazard,imperil,jeopardize,riskThe central meaning shared by these verbs is .to subject to danger, loss, or destruction.:
这些词所共享的中心意思是.使遭受危险、损失或破坏.：
例句：
driving that endangers passengers` lives;
危及乘客生命的驾驶；

例句：
hazarded his well-being by constant smoking;
由于经常抽烟而危及健康；

例句：
a forest imperiled by acid rain;
受酸雨威胁的森林；

例句：
strikes that jeopardized the future of the business;
使生意前景陷于险境的罢工；

例句：
risking her financial security by buying speculative stocks.
通过购买投机性股票而使她在金融方面冒风险