In harm's way Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɑɹmz/ /ˈweɪ
in HARMS way
ˈɪn/ /hɑːmz/ /wˈeɪ
in HAHMZ WAY
释义
To be in a situation where you are at risk of being hurt, injured, or in danger.
用法与细微差别
This is mainly used in formal and news contexts, often about soldiers, emergency workers, or anyone exposed to danger. Common collocations: 'put in harm's way', 'stay out of harm's way'. Not commonly used in casual conversation.
Spanish: en peligroPortuguese (BR): em perigoPortuguese (PT): em perigoChinese (Simplified): 处于危险之中Chinese (Traditional): 處於危險之中Hindi: खतरे मेंArabic: في خطرBengali: ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ অবস্থায় - বিপদের মধ্যেRussian: опасности - под угрозойJapanese: 危険な状況で - 危険にさらされてVietnamese: gặp nguy hiểm - trong tình thế nguy hiểmKorean: 위험에 처한Turkish: tehlikede - risk altındaUrdu: خطر میںIndonesian: dalam bahaya - dalam situasi berbahaya
例句
Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to save others.
basic
We stayed inside so we wouldn't be in harm's way during the storm.
basic
He was worried his children might be in harm's way at the park alone.
basic
I never imagined my job would put me in harm's way, but here I am.
natural
Don’t put yourself in harm's way just to prove a point.
natural
Thanks for helping, but I don’t want anyone else in harm's way.
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