"In recent years, too many financial firms have put taxpayer money at risk by operating hedge funds and private equity funds and making riskier investments to reap a quick reward.

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If debt becomes high relative to their revenue stream then the company is in a riskier situation.

如果负债与收入高度相关,则公司的风险性很高

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When a company becomes leveraged, it then becomes riskier.

当一家公司变得有杠杆性,则风险增大

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