to threaten
01
脅す
to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met
Transitive: to threaten sb | to threaten to do sth
例
The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they did n't hand over the money.
強盗は、金を渡さなければ店員をナイフで脅した。
The bully threatened to beat up the smaller kid if they did n't give him their lunch money.
いじめっ子は、昼食代を渡さないなら小さい子を殴ると脅した。
02
脅す, 脅威を与える
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
例
His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him.
彼の攻撃的な行動は、周囲の人々の安全を脅かし始めた。
The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
経済の低迷は多くの企業の安定を脅かした。
03
脅す, 予兆する
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
例
The darkening sky threatened rain, prompting people to leave the beach.
暗くなり始めた空は雨を予感させ、人々はビーチを離れた。
The loud growls of the dog threatened an attack if anyone got too close.
犬の大きなうなり声は、誰かが近づきすぎると攻撃を脅かすものでした。
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