early 15c., "to risk the loss" (of something), shortened form of aventure, itself a form of adventure. General sense of "to dare, to presume" is recorded from 1550s. Related: Ventured; venturing.
Nought venter nought have [Heywood, "Proverbs," 1546]
venture (n.)
c. 1400, "fortune, chance," shortening of aventure (n.), a variant of adventure (n.); also from Anglo-French venture. Sense of "risky undertaking" first recorded 1560s; meaning "enterprise of a business nature" is recorded from 1580s. Venture capital is attested from 1943.
实用例句
1. When you venture outside, you are in for a surprise.
你外出探险时，定会遇上意想不到之事。
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2. People are afraid to venture out for fear of sniper attacks.
由于害怕狙击手，人们不敢冒险外出。
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3. Disney will retain a 51 percent controlling interest in the venture.
迪斯尼将保留该项目51%的控股权。
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4. Grace was flushed with the success of the venture.
格雷斯为冒险成功而感到兴奋。
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5. If you venture from "feminine" standards, you are labelled aggressive and hostile.
