"in jeopardy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 处于危险之中

Definition

有受到伤害、损失或失败的风险；处于可能发生不幸事情的危险中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式或半正式表达，常见于新闻、重要讨论。常与“生命”、“事业”、“未来”等搭配。不用于小事，有严重危险的含义。

Examples

Your job could be in jeopardy if you keep coming late.

如果你继续迟到，你的工作就会**处于危险之中**。

The animals are in jeopardy because their home is being destroyed.

由于家园被破坏，这些动物**处于危险之中**。

If the project fails, many jobs will be in jeopardy.

如果项目失败，许多工作将**处于危险之中**。

His reckless driving put everyone's safety in jeopardy.

他鲁莽的驾驶让每个人的安全都**处于危险之中**。

Because of the scandal, her reputation was suddenly in jeopardy.

因为丑闻，她的名誉突然**处于危险之中**。

If we don’t act now, the future of the forest could be in jeopardy.

如果我们现在不采取行动，森林的未来可能**处于危险之中**。