threats

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR A threat to a person or thing is a danger that something bad might happen to them. A threat is also the cause of this danger. 威脅; 造成威脅的原因
Some couples see single women as a threat to their relationships. 有些夫婦把單身女子看作是對他們夫妻關(guān)系的一種威脅。
2. N-COUNT A threat is a statement by someone that they will hurt you in some way, especially if you do not do what they want. 威脅的言論
He may be forced to carry out his threat to resign. 他可能會迫不得已將自己揚(yáng)言要辭職的威脅付諸實(shí)施。
3. PHRASE If a person or thing is under threat, there is a danger that something bad might be done to them, or that they might cease to exist. 受到威脅
His position as leader is under threat. 他的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)職位受到威脅。