threaten [ˈθretn]
以下由轻松背单词网站提供
基本释义
vt.威胁,恐吓,恫吓;预示…的凶兆&vi. 威胁,恐吓,恫吓;似将发生,可能来临
英英释义
to tell someone that you will kill or hurt them, or cause problems for them if they do not do what you want
参考例句
They threaten them with violence. 他们对其进行暴力威胁。
The lowering clouds threaten rain. 这阴霾的云层预示即将下雨。
推荐阅读