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.
這場風暴對小船構成了嚴重威脅。
a feeling that something bad might happen
There was a menace in his angry voice.
他憤怒的聲音中帶有一種不祥的預感。
someone or something that causes trouble or annoyance
The loud music became a menace to the neighbors.
吵鬧的音樂成了鄰居們的困擾。
threats to harm someone if demands are not met
He used menace to get what he wanted.
他用威脅手段來得到他想要的東西。
to threaten or put in danger
The wildfire menaced the nearby homes.
野火威脅著附近的房屋。