threateningly

• 副词，表示以带有威胁、恐吓或危险意味的方式。用来描述传递胁迫、敌意或危险信号的动作、言语或目光。

An adverb meaning "in a manner that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger." It describes actions, words, or looks that convey intimidation or hostility.

1. In a menacing mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger.

   威胁地

   • The stranger looked at him threateningly.
   • The dog growled threateningly at the intruder.
   • He spoke threateningly, warning them to leave immediately.

   同义词balefullydangerouslyforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   反义词benignly

2. In a way that indicates dangerB2formal

   In a manner that suggests something bad or dangerous is likely to happen.

   威胁性地

   • Dark clouds gathered threateningly overhead.
   • The storm approached threateningly, forcing everyone indoors.
   • The waves crashed threateningly against the shore.

   同义词forbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   反义词benignlycomfortinglyharmlesslyreassuringly