threats
US /θrɛts/
UK /θrɛts/
複数名詞
1.
脅迫, 脅威
statements of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done
例:
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He received several anonymous threats after the incident.
彼はその事件の後、いくつかの匿名の脅迫を受けました。
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The company ignored the legal threats from its competitor.
その会社は競合他社からの法的脅威を無視しました。
2.
脅威, 危険
indications of something undesirable or unpleasant that is likely to happen
例:
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The dark clouds were a threat of a coming storm.
暗い雲は来るべき嵐の脅威でした。
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Rising sea levels pose serious threats to coastal cities.
海面上昇は沿岸都市に深刻な脅威をもたらします。
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