dangerous undertaking
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈdeɪndʒərəs ˌʌndərˈteɪkɪŋ/
:
empresa peligrosa
Examples
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This is a most dangerous undertaking.
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To the contrary, it is a difficult and dangerous undertaking.
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Climbing that steep mountain alone is a dangerous undertaking that requires careful preparation.
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Engaging in illegal street racing can be a dangerous undertaking with serious consequences.
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Starting a business without sufficient planning can turn into a dangerous undertaking very quickly.
Synonyms
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1.4
An unusual, exciting experience that can be dangerous
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6.8
A fun, daring adventure that is a little wild
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4.4
An activity that could make you lose a lot of money or get hurt
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4.6
An activity or plan that may fail and cause a big loss
How Dangerous
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'dangerous' modifies 'undertaking', so the meaning 'an undertaking that involves risk or harm' is directly derivable from the constituent words. The compositional pattern is productive in English and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Dangerous undertaking uses undertaking in the sense of 'something you take on' and paints a picture of a person accepting a heavy, risky job. So it means 'a task or project that involves a lot of danger'.