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menace

UK/'menis/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

A person or thing that poses a threat or danger; an act of threatening

威胁,危险;令人讨厌的人或事物

v.

To threaten or intimidate someone; to put someone or something in danger

威胁,恐吓,危及

Root Breakdown

Native English
menaceother
=menace

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Global warming is considered a menace to the environment.

  • 2.

    The criminal menaced the witness with a weapon.

  • 3.

    A menace of storm clouds gathered on the horizon.

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