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at-risk

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌat-ˈrisk adjective  at-risk children/patients/groups etc RISKpeople who need special care because they are likely to be in danger from violent parents, to become ill etc 需要特别保护的孩子/病人/群体等at-risk register (=an official list of people in this situation) 需特别保护人员名单
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at-riskFor their part, Oxfordshire say they do still vaccinate at-risk babies, which they believe is far more effective.The program provides intervention and counseling for at-risk families with young children.Other potential strategies include the provision of vitamin A supplements to at-risk groups.Most large cities with a significant at-risk population now have such a centre.There were warning signals in between, and as a result he was placed on an at-risk register three weeks before he died.A recent Governing magazine article about at-risk youth illustrated the importance of a holistic approach.
nat risknRISKin a situation where you may be harmed We must stop these rumours; the firm’s reputation is at risk.at risk from Women are more at risk from the harmful effects of alcohol than men.at risk of Their children are also at high risk of developing the disease. That would mean putting other children at risk. risk
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putting ... at riskMisuse through ignorance can result in your getting lost, flying into controlled airspace, and putting other aircraft at risk.The workers said the campaign was attracting bad publicity for their company and putting their livelihoods at risk.They are putting lives at risk, and the ones who pay are us, here at the mercy of the government.The coal's importers deny they're putting miners jobs at risk.Not only was she putting herself at risk but also her family, by carrying home all sorts of germs.I wouldn't hesitate to tell an overweight, unfit man that he was putting his health at risk.
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at-risk
ˌat-ˈrisk adjective
at-risk children/patients/groups etc people who need special care because they are likely to be in danger from violent parents, to become ill etc
    at-risk register (=an official list of people in this situation)


at-riskBrE /ˌæt ˈrɪsk/ 🔊NAmE /ˌæt ˈrɪsk/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (of a person or group 人或群体) in danger of being attacked or hurt, especially in their own home (尤指居家时)处于危险中的,可能遭受伤害的Social services keep lists of at-risk children. 社工组织保留有在家里可能遭受伤害的孩子名单。🔊🔊