threaten
US /ˈθret.ən/
UK /ˈθret.ən/
1.
威胁, 恐吓
state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done
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He threatened to report them to the police.
他威胁要向警方举报他们。
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The gang threatened him with violence.
那帮人威胁要对他施加暴力。
2.
威胁, 危及
be a possible danger to
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Pollution threatens the environment.
污染威胁着环境。
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The storm threatened to destroy the crops.
暴风雨威胁要摧毁庄稼。