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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

threat

英  [θret]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词

  • threats

    1. [C, U 有变体名词] 威胁 , 造成威胁的原因

    A threat to a person or thing is a danger that something bad might happen to them. A threat is also the cause of this danger.

    双语例句

    例：

    Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships.

    有些夫妇把单身女子看作是对他们夫妻关系的一种威胁。

    2. [C 可数名词] 威胁的言论

    A threat is a statement by someone that they will hurt you in some way, especially if you do not do what they want.

    双语例句

    例：

    He may be forced to carry out his threat to resign.

    他可能会迫不得已将自己扬言要辞职的威胁付诸实施。

    例：

    The priest remains in hiding after threats by former officials of the ousted dictatorship.

    该牧师在受到下台独裁官员的威胁后就一直深藏不露。

    PHRASE. 习语

  • under threat

    1. 受到威胁

    If a person or thing is under threat, there is a danger that something bad might be done to them, or that they might cease to exist.

    双语例句

    例：

    His position as leader is under threat.

    他的领导职位受到威胁。

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