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hazard

//ˈhæzərd//
English Definition
A danger or risk.
中文释义
危险;危害;冒险
Example Sentence

Fog on the mountain pass posed a serious hazard for drivers navigating the narrow curves.

山口的大雾对在狭窄弯道上行驶的司机构成了严重危险。

Synonyms
danger risk peril
Antonyms
safety protection
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
源自骰子游戏 hazard → 碰运气有风险 → 危险。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “hazard”?

  1. A Unremitting; harshly persistent.
  2. B A danger or risk.
  3. C A threat; to threaten.
  4. D Almost as described; simulated by computer.
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B — A danger or risk.. “hazard” means A danger or risk..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A danger or risk.”?

  1. A hazard
  2. B menace
  3. C virtual
  4. D relentless
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A — hazard. “hazard” means A danger or risk..

Common questions about “hazard”

What does “hazard” mean?

hazard — A danger or risk.. In Chinese: 危险;危害;冒险.

How do you pronounce “hazard”?

hazard is pronounced //ˈhæzərd//.

How is “hazard” used in a sentence?

Fog on the mountain pass posed a serious hazard for drivers navigating the narrow curves. (山口的大雾对在狭窄弯道上行驶的司机构成了严重危险。)

What are synonyms for “hazard”?

danger, risk, peril — all close in meaning to hazard (A danger or risk.).

What is the opposite of “hazard”?

safety, protection — each the opposite of hazard (A danger or risk.).

Is “hazard” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. hazard is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “hazard”?

源自骰子游戏 hazard → 碰运气有风险 → 危险。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.