Cities at Risk

city Noun

— A city is large area where many people live and work, larger than a town. Tokyo and New York are two of the world's largest cities. There's too much crime in the inner city. — The city is the government that has power over a city. A city usually builds roads and parks, and keeps them in good shape. The city has its offices in a building called a city hall. The mayor asked city council to reduce taxes. — The city is the people who live in the city. The city is afraid of the change.

at Preposition

— Used to describe where something is, or when saying something's position I am at home. Let's meet at the pub! — The time at which something happened or will happen Breakfast is at 9 o'clock. At 5pm we went home. — Indicating something's state At half price! Water boils at high temperatures.

at Symbol

— The @ symbol, used to replace at support@microsoft.com is an email address. Apples @ £1.50 per kilogram.

risk Noun

— A risk is something bad that could possibly happen. There are many risks associated with the stock market. — A risk is the chance of something bad happening. The risk of us failing is too great.

risk Verb

— To risk something means to take a chance with something. She risked hypothermia by swimming the English Channel.