해를 입히거나 처벌하겠다고 의도를 밝혀 상대방을 위협하거나 협박하다.
State one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done, often involving harm or punishment.
예문:
"The disgruntled employee threatened to expose the company's secrets if he wasn't given a severance package."
"When the dog barked aggressively, the hiker threatened it with a stick to keep it away."
"The politician threatened legal action against the newspaper for publishing false information."
어떤 사람이나 사물을 취약하게 만들거나 위험에 빠뜨리다.
Cause (someone or something) to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger.
예문:
"Climate change threatens the existence of many polar species."
"The ongoing budget deficit threatens the long-term stability of the national economy."
"A serious injury threatened the young athlete's chances of competing in the Olympics."
(보통 불쾌한 상황이나 사건이) 곧 일어날 것처럼 보이거나 임박하다.
(Of a situation or event, usually unpleasant) seem likely to happen or be imminent.
예문:
"Dark clouds gathered quickly, threatening a severe thunderstorm later that afternoon."
"A sense of panic threatened to overwhelm her as the deadline approached."
"The negotiations stalled, and a strike threatened to shut down the entire factory."