быть под угрозой
be at risk
be in danger
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быть под угрозой with English translation
быть под угрозой usage examples
Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels.
Прибрежные города могут быть под угрозой из-за повышения уровня моря.
Wild animals may be at risk when large forests are cleared.
Дикие животные могут быть под угрозой, когда вырубают большие леса.
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быть под угрозой synonyms
What's the difference between быть под угрозой / находиться под угрозой / быть в опасности / подвергаться риску / оказаться в опасности / находиться в зоне риска
general neutral phrase meaning to be in danger or threatened
Because of the flood, the village was under threat.
Из‑за паводка деревня оказалась под угрозой.
variant using 'to be located under threat', emphasizes a state or position of danger
Rare bird species are at risk of extinction.
Редкие виды птиц находятся под угрозой исчезновения.
more colloquial and direct — to be in a dangerous situation
The children were in danger until the rescuers arrived.
Дети остались в опасности, пока не приехали спасатели.
emphasizes the process of being exposed to risk
Patients with comorbidities are exposed to the risk of complications.
Пациенты с сопутствующими заболеваниями подвергаются риску осложнений.
emphasizes the result or sudden transition into a dangerous state
After the accident, many residents found themselves in danger because of the fuel spill.
После аварии многие жители оказались в опасности из‑за разлива топлива.
terminological expression — indicates belonging to a group with elevated risk
Patients over 65 are in the risk group for complications.
Пациенты старше 65 лет находятся в зоне риска осложнений.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce быть под угрозой and what this word means
быть под угрозой translation: be at risk. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce быть под угрозой
[bɨtʲ pod uˈɡrozəj]
быть под угрозой translation
be at risk
быть под угрозой examples
Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels.
быть под угрозой transcription
[bɨtʲ pod uˈɡrozəj]
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быть под угрозой meaning: what does it mean?
находиться в положении, угрожающем безопасности
быть под угрозой pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
быть под угрозой is pronounced as [bɨtʲ pod uˈɡrozəj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
быть под угрозой definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Coastal towns may be at risk from rising sea levels. Translation: Прибрежные города могут быть под угрозой из-за повышения уровня моря.
Is быть под угрозой part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, быть под угрозой (be at risk) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is быть под угрозой part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, быть под угрозой (be at risk) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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