threateningly
UK/'θretnɪŋlɪ/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adv.
In a manner that suggests danger, harm, or hostile intent.
威胁地，恐吓地，危险地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishthreatenother
+
ingcontinuous / action of
+
lyin the manner of
=threateningly
Common Collocations
- 1.loom threateningly威胁地逼近
- 2.growl threateningly威胁地低吼
- 3.advance threateningly威胁地逼上前
- 4.[gesture threateningly]做出威胁性手势
Example Sentences
- 1.
He stepped threateningly toward her, blocking the only exit.
- 2.
The dog growled threateningly at the stranger approaching the gate.
- 3.
Dark clouds gathered threateningly on the horizon before the storm.