menace
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/ˈmenəs/
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/ˈmenəs/
something or someone that can cause serious harm or danger
The storm was a menace to the small boats.
这场风暴对小船构成了严重威胁。
a feeling that something bad might happen
There was a menace in his angry voice.
他愤怒的声音中带有一种不祥的预感。
someone or something that causes trouble or annoyance
The loud music became a menace to the neighbors.
吵闹的音乐成了邻居们的困扰。
threats to harm someone if demands are not met
He used menace to get what he wanted.
他用威胁手段来得到他想要的东西。
to threaten or put in danger
The wildfire menaced the nearby homes.
野火威胁着附近的房屋。