endangerment (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒərmənt/
Definition
The state of being exposed to danger or harm.
Examples
The oil spill put the local wildlife in serious endangerment.
Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent the endangerment of these fragile ecosystems.
The accident put the passengers in a state of extreme endangerment.
How to Use endangerment
- in endangerment (prepositional phrase)
- In a state of being threatened or at risk. — "The species has been in endangerment for decades due to habitat loss."
- cause endangerment (collocation)
- To bring about a state of being threatened or at risk. — "Pollution can cause endangerment to aquatic ecosystems."
- prevent endangerment (collocation)
- To stop something from being threatened or at risk. — "Strict laws are needed to prevent the endangerment of endangered species."
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