No. 4,098 in Chinese
危及
"To endanger" or "to jeopardize."
In a sentence
这个问题可能危及项目的进展。
This issue might jeopardize the progress of the project.
In this sentence, '危及' is used to mean 'jeopardize' or 'endanger.' It indicates that the issue has the potential to adversely affect the project's advancement.
地震可能危及这座城市的安全。
The earthquake might endanger the safety of this city.
Here, '危及' conveys the meaning of 'endanger,' referring to a natural disaster's ability to compromise the city's safety.
这种疾病可能危及患者的生命。
This illness might threaten the patient's life.
In this case, '危及' signifies 'threaten,' highlighting the potential harm the illness poses to the patient's survival.
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