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第三人称
threatens
现在进行时
threatening
过去式
threatened
过去完成时
threatened
1
威胁
to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met
及物动词
- The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money.
劫匪用刀威胁店员，如果不交钱的话。
- The bully threatened to beat up the smaller kid if they didn't give him their lunch money.
霸凌者威胁要打那个更小的孩子，如果他们不给他午餐钱的话。
- The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they didn't pay the rent on time.
房东威胁说，如果租客不按时交房租，就把他们赶出去。
- The kidnapper threatened to harm the hostage unless a ransom was paid.
绑架者威胁说除非支付赎金，否则将伤害人质。
- The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship.
施虐的伴侣威胁说，如果对方试图离开这段关系，就会伤害他们的配偶。
2
威胁, 构成威胁
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
及物动词
- His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him.
他的攻击性行为开始威胁到周围人的安全。
- The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
经济衰退威胁了许多企业的稳定。
- The predator's presence in the area threatened the smaller animals.
捕食者在该地区的存在威胁了较小的动物。
- The lack of cybersecurity measures could threaten the integrity of sensitive information.
缺乏网络安全措施可能会威胁敏感信息的完整性。
3
威胁, 预示
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
及物动词
- The darkening sky threatened rain, prompting people to leave the beach.
变暗的天空预示着要下雨，促使人们离开海滩。
- The loud growls of the dog threatened an attack if anyone got too close.
狗的大声咆哮威胁着如果任何人靠得太近就会发动攻击。
- The smell of smoke in the air threatened a wildfire in the forest.
空气中的烟味预示着森林火灾。
- The loud engine noise threatened a breakdown if not fixed soon.
发动机的巨大噪音威胁着如果不尽快修理就会发生故障。
- His silence threatened a confrontation that no one wanted.
他的沉默威胁要引发一场没人想要的对抗。