menace

• 指可能造成危害、危险或麻烦的人、事物或情况；也指令人讨厌或危险的人或事物。

A noun referring to a person, thing, or situation that is likely to cause harm, danger, or trouble.

1. Threat or dangerB2formal

   A person, thing, or situation that is likely to cause harm or danger.

   威胁

   • The escaped prisoner is considered a menace to society.
   • Pollution is a serious menace to public health.
   • The storm posed a menace to coastal towns.

   同义词dangerhazardjeopardyperilriskthreat

   反义词guardianprotectionsafeguardshield

2. Annoying personB1informal

   A person who is a source of annoyance or trouble.

   讨厌的人

   • That kid is a real menace; he never stops causing trouble.
   • My little brother can be a menace when he's bored.
   • The neighbor's dog is a menace, always barking at night.

   同义词annoyancebotherirritantnuisancepestplaguetormenttroublemaker

• 动词，指威胁或恐吓他人，使其感到危险或害怕；也可指对某人或某物构成威胁或危害。

A verb used to indicate the act of threatening or presenting a danger to someone or something.

1. Threaten or endangerB2formal

   To threaten or pose a danger to someone or something.

   威胁

   • The storm menaced the coastal towns with heavy flooding.
   • His aggressive behavior menaced the safety of the group.
   • The rising waters menaced the entire village.

   同义词endangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   反义词defendguardprotectsafeguardshield