threatened
/ˈθretənd/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4917 in the learning path
受威胁的；濒危的
Definitions
adj. At risk of harm, loss, or extinction.
受威胁的；濒危的
adj. Feeling that someone or something may cause harm or loss.
感到受威胁的
Example
The rescue centre cares for several threatened bird species.
这家救助中心照料着几种受威胁的鸟类。
Protecting threatened species requires governments to preserve natural habitats and address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss.
保护受威胁物种需要政府保全天然栖息地，并解决生物多样性丧失的根本原因。
Collocations
- threatened species
- feel threatened
- threatened with extinction
Word family
- threat (n.)
- threaten (v.)
- threatening (adj.)
Synonyms
- endangered
- at risk
Antonyms
- safe
Usage tip
threatened指受到威胁；threatening指构成威胁。
FAQ
- What does threatened mean?
- At risk of harm, loss, or extinction. Feeling that someone or something may cause harm or loss.
- How is threatened pronounced?
- UK /ˈθretənd/, US /ˈθretənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
