英 [ˈθretnɪŋ] 美 [ˈθretnɪŋ]
adj. 威胁（性）的，恐吓（性）的；（天气状况）险恶的，（海）险恶的；凶兆的
v. 威胁，恐吓；危及，对……构成威胁；预示凶兆，有……危险（threaten 的现在分词）
threatening /ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
形容词 You can describe someone's behaviour as threatening when you think that they are trying to harm you. (行为) 威胁的
People who engage in threatening behaviour should expect to be arrested.
有威胁行为的人应该被逮捕。
→see alsothreaten
威胁-引用次数：71
Pragmatists think that all the speech acts are somewhat face-threatening acts (FTA).
语用理论家认为人们交谈中的言语行为都是一些威胁面子的行为。
参考来源论商务谈判中的礼貌语言策略
绿军老将下降最厉害的是进攻的创造力和威胁性(Threatening)，做事前，先想像一个好的结果尤其(In particular,)是单元时间的爆发力。
威胁(Threatening) ： 警告对方，如果继续从事某种行为，将会 导致负面的结果，因而达到控制别人行为 的目的 7.
... pediatric adj.小儿科的 threatening adj.胁迫的，危险的 cardiac adj.心脏（病）的 ...
... threatened by danger 出险; 出险 threatening 逼人 threatening manner 嚣张气焰; 嚣张气焰 ...
threatened 受到威胁的
threateningly 威胁地；危险地；险恶地
threat 威胁，恐吓；凶兆
threatened 威胁（threaten的过去分词）
threaten 威胁；可能来临
threaten 威胁；恐吓；预示
His heart condition is not life-threatening.
他的心脏病不会危及生命。
My boyfriend was threatening to finish with me.
我的男朋友威胁说要跟我断绝关系。
The sky was dark and threatening.
天空乌云密布，阴沉沉的。
People who live through life threatening situations sometimes describe a calming presence or guiding voice hat helps them survive.
VOA : special.2010.02.24
The rebellious artist Milton and the rebellious astronomer Galileo are continually threatening to lapse into some sort of identity with Satan himself.
叛逆的艺术家弥尔顿，和同样叛逆的天文学家伽利略,不断的陷入某种对撒旦的确认的,危险之中。
弥尔顿课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
She says nothing after this encounter, remaining silent or speechless for the rest of the mask, but Milton clearly finds, I think, something threatening here.
在这次相遇中她什么都没说，在接下来中也保持着沉默寡言，可我认为弥尔顿在这里找到了一些威胁。
弥尔顿课程节选 : 耶鲁公开课
But he says there must be a "clear timetable" for talks about protecting their security without threatening other people's security.
VOA : special.2009.05.23
Warming temperatures are also threatening the many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.
VOA : special.2009.04.22
It will send these taxpayers a letter telling them to disregard the previous threatening notice.
The hospital will still have a role in treating complex, life-threatening disorders and serious injuries.
At the tiny, deli counter-style Monk Bar Chocolatiers, a diet-threatening array of treats is on display.