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threaten

英['θret(ə)n] 美['θrɛtn]
  • vt. 威胁;恐吓;预示
  • vi. 威胁;可能来临

英英释意


1. pose a threat to; present a danger to;
"The pollution is endangering the crops"
2. to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
3. to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain";
"Danger threatens"