endanger

v. 危及

If we falter in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world, and we shall surely endanger the welfare of this nation.

如果我们的领导地位动摇了，不仅会危害世界的和平，而且一定会危害国家的安定。

He took over the post in the knowledge that it might endanger his life.

他在明知他的性命有可能受到威胁的情况下接任了那职位。