threat

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Definitions

n.

A statement of intent to harm someone; a person or thing likely to cause danger or harm

威胁,恐吓;危险因素

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
threatother
=threat

Common Collocations

  • 1.pose a threat构成威胁
  • 2.security threat安全威胁
  • 3.under threat受到威胁
  • 4.idle threat空洞的威胁

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal communities worldwide.

  • 2.

    She received an anonymous threat warning her to drop the investigation.

  • 3.

    Cybersecurity experts identified the new virus as a major threat to national infrastructure.

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