区别辨析 adventure 与 venture

adventure 与 venture 两个词都有“冒险(活动)” 的意思:

 (1) adventure指有危险的、刺激人心的经历,是“惊险的事,有危险的事”,有时表示“令人兴奋的事”。

  • He told us about his adventures in the Antarctic.
    他向我们讲述了他在南极的冒险经历。
  • These pleasant adventures on the plain were suddenly put a stop to by the war.
    在这片平原上发生的愉快的、令人兴奋的事情突然间被这场战争打断了。
  • The three-day trip to Lushan was an adventure for both of us.
    庐山三日游对我们俩都是一件令人兴奋的事。

 (2) venture多指在工商业等方面的冒险、投资活动,特别指不是发大财就是输光、成败难测的投机冒险活动或事业。

  • He made the start of his fortune by buying shares in several ventures that were thought to be risky.
    他通过购买几种被认为风险很大的股票开始发迹。
  • Her only venture as a writer ended in failure, no one would print her book.
    她当作家的唯一尝试以失败告终,没有人肯出版她的书。
  • I can assure you that speculating in housing at present will be a profitable venture.
    我可以向你保证,目前做住房投机买卖会是一桩有利可图之事。