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hreat
n
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.
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.
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.
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