◙ noun 1. a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger • 威胁（者）；危险 »a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs. 旨在消除毒品威胁的新行动。 »the snakes are a menace to farm animals. 蛇危害农场动物。 [mass noun] a threatening quality, tone, or atmosphere • 威胁；威吓 »he spoke the words with a hint of menace. 他暗含威胁说了这番话。 (menaces)threatening words or actions • 威胁性言行 »a demand of money with menaces. 勒索钱财。 ◙ verb 1. [with obj.] [常作 be menaced] threaten, especially in a malignant or hostile manner • 威胁；恐吓 »Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching. 非洲大象仍受到偷猎的威胁。 »[as adj.menacing] a menacing tone of voice. 恐吓的口气。
【派生】
♦ menacer noun ♦ menacingly adverb
【语源】
1. Middle English: via Old French from late Latin minacia, from Latin minax, minac- 'threatening', from minae 'threats'