threat
/θret/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #3964 in the learning path
威胁；潜在危险
Definitions
n. Something that could cause harm or damage.
威胁；潜在危险
n. A statement expressing an intention to cause harm.
恐吓；威胁的话
Example
The rising river poses a threat to our village.
不断上涨的河水对我们村庄构成威胁。
Habitat destruction remains a major threat to biodiversity, particularly in regions experiencing rapid agricultural expansion.
栖息地破坏仍是生物多样性面临的重大威胁，在农业迅速扩张的地区尤其如此。
Collocations
- pose a threat to
- under threat
- make a threat
- a serious threat
Word family
- threaten (v.)
- threatening (adj.)
Synonyms
- danger
- menace
Usage tip
名词用 threat；动词用 threaten。
FAQ
- What does threat mean?
- Something that could cause harm or damage. A statement expressing an intention to cause harm.
- How is threat pronounced?
- UK /θret/, US /θret/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
