A threat to a person or thing is a danger that something bad might happen to them. A threat is also the cause of this danger. 威胁; 造成威胁的原因
noun [抽象名词]威胁,恐吓;构成威胁的人(或事物);凶兆,征兆;(律)恐吓,威胁
A threat is a statement by someone that they will hurt you in some way, especially if you do not do what they want. 威胁的言论 He may be forced to carry out his threat to resign. 他可能会迫不得已将自己扬言要辞职的威胁付诸实施。