| 单词 | threaten |
| 释义 | threaten (θretən ) Word forms: threatens , threatening , threatened 1. verb B2 If a person threatens to do something unpleasant to you, or if they threaten you, they say or imply that they will do something unpleasant to you, especially if you do not do what they want. He said army officers had threatened to destroy the town. [VERB to-infinitive] He tied her up and threatened her with a six-inch knife. [VERB noun + with] If you threaten me or use any force, I shall inform the police. [VERB noun] Synonyms: intimidate, bully, menace, terrorize 2. verb B2 If something or someone threatens a person or thing, they are likely to harm that person or thing. The newcomers directly threaten the livelihood of the established workers. [VERB noun] The unity of our society is threatened by troublesome and restless minorities. [VERB noun] 30 percent of reptiles, birds, and fish are currently threatened with extinction. [be VERB-ed + with] Synonyms: endanger, jeopardize, put at risk, imperil 3. verb If something unpleasant threatens to happen, it seems likely to happen. The fighting is threatening to turn into full-scale war. [VERB to-infinitive] Plants must be covered with a leaf-mould or similarly protected if frost threatens. [VERB] Synonyms: be imminent, hang over, be in the air, loom 4. See also threatened, threatening Collocations: threaten wildlife An outbreak of disease would also threaten wildlife. Times, Sunday Times The discovery has raised concerns that it could threaten wildlife that relies on the trees. Times, Sunday Times These fires also can destroy wildlife habitats, and this can also threaten wildlife. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They say the trend, up by 54 per cent since 1925, threatens wildlife and entire ecosystems. The Sun It aims at reducing the use of plastic bags, which causes serious damage to the environment and threatens wildlife. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 威胁 Japanese: 脅す |
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