| [/θret; θrɛt/] n 用法:
1 [C, U] expression of one's intention to punish or harm sb, esp if he does not obey 恐吓; 威胁:
make/utter threats (against sb) （对某人）恐吓 *
carry out a threat (to do sth) 威胁（要做某事） *
an empty threat, ie one that cannot be put into effect 虚张声势的威胁 *
He is impervious to threat(s). 他不怕恐吓. 用法:
2 [C usu sing, U 作可数名词时通常作单数, 亦作不可数名词] ~ (to sb/sth) (of sth) indication or warning of future danger, trouble, etc （对险阻等的）前兆, 预兆:
This constitutes a threat to national security. 这对国家安全是不祥之兆. *
a country living under the constant threat of famine 生活在饥馑之灾长期笼罩下的国家 *
some threat of rain 有雨的某些徵兆 *
The railway is under threat of closure. 那条铁路有停止运营的迹象. 用法:
3 [C usu sing 通常作单数] person or thing regarded as likely to cause danger or ruin 可能造成危险或损害的人或事物:
Terrorism is a threat to the whole country. 恐怖主义是整个国家的祸根. |