threatened
US /ˈθret.ənd/
UK /ˈθret.ənd/
1.
受威胁的, 威胁性的
having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner
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His voice sounded threatened.
他的声音听起来很受威胁。
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The dog had a threatened growl.
那只狗发出了威胁性的低吼。
2.
受威胁的, 濒危的
(of a species or natural environment) subject to a threat or danger
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Many species are threatened by habitat loss.
许多物种因栖息地丧失而受到威胁。
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The rainforest is a threatened ecosystem.
热带雨林是一个受威胁的生态系统。
1.
威胁, 恐吓
state an intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done
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He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave.
他威胁说如果他们不离开就报警。
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The dark clouds threatened rain.
乌云预示着要下雨。