*threat/θrɛt; θret/ n [C] 1 when you tell someone that you will hurt them or cause problems for them if they do not do what you want 威胁，恐吓: Threats were made against his life. 他的生命受到了威胁。 2 [usually singular 一般用单数] someone or something that may cause damage or harm to another person or thing 可能造成危害的人［物］: pollution that is a major threat to the environment 对环境构成重大威胁的污染 3 [usually singular 一般用单数] the possibility that something bad will happen 〔坏事发生的〕可能性: the threat of famine 饥荒的威胁