threaten怎么读，是什么意思，单词翻译、读音

英语单词:threaten

意思翻译

threaten

verb uk/ˈθret.ən/ us/ˈθret.ən/

B2 [ T ]威胁，恐吓;扬言要

to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want

They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun. 他们用枪威胁店主。

[ + to infinitive ] They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked. 他们威胁要杀他，除非他按他们说的去做。

C1 [ T ]威胁到;危害到

to be likely to cause harm or damage to something or someone

Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside. 农业模式的变化可能会对农村造成破坏。

C2 [ I ]预示凶兆;逼近

If something bad threatens to happen, it is likely to happen.

Look at those clouds! There's a storm threatening. 看那些云！暴风雨要来了。 More examples

Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.

Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations.

A masked robber threatened the bank staff with a gun.

They threatened to blow up the plane if their demands were not met.

She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time.