jeopardy

He is responsible for placing innocent lives in jeopardy.他要为使那些无辜的生命受到威胁而承担责任。

The wrong decision could place your career in (serious) jeopardy.那个错误的决定可能会（严重）危及你的事业。

Public opinion puts this proposal in serious jeopardy.社会舆论使这项提案处于流产的（危险）边缘。