threatened

US /ˈθret.ənd/
UK /ˈθret.ənd/
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1.

受威胁的, 威胁性的

having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner

:
His voice sounded threatened.
他的声音听起来很受威胁
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

:
Many species are threatened by habitat loss.
许多物种因栖息地丧失而受到威胁
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

:
He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave.
威胁说如果他们不离开就报警。
The dark clouds threatened rain.
乌云预示着要下雨。