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| /ˈmenəs/ |
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| 1 | C someone or something that is dangerous and likely to cause harm 危险人物；危险事物；威胁 | the growing menace of global pollution 越来越严重的全球污染的威胁 | | +to The escaped prisoners are considered a menace to society. 越狱的囚犯被视为对社会的威胁。 | |
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| 2 | C someone or something that annoys or threatens you 讨厌的人（或东西）；构成威胁的人（或物） | The traffic menace grew, and the town began to suffer. 交通危险增加，镇子开始受到不利的影响。 | | | 2a | U a threatening quality or feeling 威胁；恐吓 | | an air of menace in his voice 他话语中威胁的语气 | | |
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| - | with menaces BRITISH legal
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| if someone tries to get money with menaces, they threaten to harm someone unless they get the money they want |
| 用恐吓手段（抢钱） |
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