threaten

动词

1. 1

   威胁、恐吓

   He threatened her with a knife and demanded the money.

   他持刀威胁她，要她交出钱。

2. 2

   扬言、声称要

   The workers threatened to strike if their pay was cut.

   工人扬言若薪水被砍就要罢工。

3. 3

   危及、威胁

   Rising sea levels threaten low-lying coastal towns.

   海平面上升危及地势低洼的沿海城镇。

4. 4

   恐将、预示

   Dark clouds threatened rain, so we packed up early.

   乌云密布恐将下雨，我们就提早收东西了。