to terrorize
01
恐吓, 使恐惧
to cause extreme fear
Transitive: to terrorize sb
例子
The serial killer terrorized the neighborhood, leading to a state of constant fear among residents.
连环杀手恐吓了社区，导致居民处于持续的恐惧状态。
The haunted house was so realistic that it terrorized anyone who dared to enter.
那间鬼屋如此逼真，以至于它吓坏了任何敢进入的人。
02
恐吓, 威胁
to force someone to act or obey by instilling intense fear, often through threats or violence
Transitive: to terrorize sb into sth
例子
The dictator used his army to terrorize the population into submission.
独裁者用他的军队恐吓民众使之屈服。
The criminal terrorized witnesses into staying silent during the trial.
罪犯恐吓证人在审判期间保持沉默。
03
恐吓, 制造恐怖
to cause fear and panic through acts of violence or intimidation, often with the aim of achieving political or ideological goals
例子
The group terrorized the city with a series of bombings.
该组织通过一系列爆炸事件恐吓了这座城市。
The attackers terrorized the region with constant raids and destruction.
袭击者通过不断的袭击和破坏恐吓了该地区。
