take a risk; take risks
冒险(做某事):
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take.
我不愿意去冒这个险。

(put sth) on the line
冒风险:
If we don't make a profit, my job is on the line.
我们要是赚不了钱,我就有失业的危险。

setback
挫折；阻碍:
The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured.
最优秀的队员受了伤,使得这支队伍的实力大打折扣。

upset sb
使烦恼；使心烦意乱；使生气
This decision is likely to upset a lot of people.
这项决定很可能会使许多人悻然不快。

of note
重要的；引人注目的:
The museum contains nothing of great note.
这家博物馆没有什么很有价值的东西。

raise money
筹钱
We are raising money for charity.
我们在进行慈善募捐。

invest (sth) (in sth)
投资:
Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
现在是对房地产市场投资的好时机。