Menace
01
威胁, 危险
something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy
例子
The dark alleyway had an eerie menace about it, deterring pedestrians from venturing further.
那条黑暗的小巷有一种令人毛骨悚然的威胁，阻止行人进一步冒险。
The aggressive behavior of the stray dog presented a menace to the neighborhood, prompting calls for animal control.
那只流浪狗的侵略性行为对社区构成了威胁，促使人们呼吁动物控制。
02
威胁, 危险
someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage
例子
The increasing pollution in the river is a serious menace to the local wildlife.
河流中日益严重的污染对当地野生动物构成了严重的威胁。
The cybercriminal 's activities became a growing menace to online security.
网络犯罪分子的活动成为对在线安全日益增长的威胁。
to menace
01
威胁
to display or indicate an intention to cause harm, often through threatening behavior or actions
Transitive: to menace sb
例子
The criminal menaced the store clerk with a knife, demanding all the money.
罪犯用刀威胁店员，要求交出所有的钱。
He menaced her with his sharp words, making it clear he was angry.
他用尖锐的话语威胁她，明确表示他很生气。
02
威胁
to be a possible danger to someone or something
Transitive: to menace sth
例子
The dark clouds on the horizon began to menace the outdoor event.
地平线上的乌云开始威胁户外活动。
Reckless driving can menace the safety of pedestrians and other drivers.
鲁莽驾驶可能会威胁到行人和其他驾驶员的安全。
03
威胁, 恐吓
to behave in a way that suggests harm or danger
Intransitive
例子
The dark clouds menaced overhead, warning of an approaching thunderstorm.
乌云在头顶威胁，预示着雷雨即将来临。
The large figure menaced in the shadows, making everyone nervous.
巨大的身影在阴影中威胁着，让每个人都感到紧张。
