threatened
翻譯
受到威脅的, 瀕臨滅絕的
例句
The giant panda is a threatened species.
大貓熊是一個瀕危物種。
She felt threatened by his aggressive behavior.
她因他咄咄逼人的行為而感到受到威脅。
文法模式
((sb./sth.)) is threatened 用於描述一種狀態 The giant panda is a threatened species.
((sb.)) feels threatened 用於描述一種感覺 She felt threatened by his aggressive behavior.
近義詞
Synonyms: endangered, intimidated; Antonyms: safe, secure
詞源
動詞 'threaten'(威脅)的過去分詞形式。由名詞 'threat'(威脅)加上動詞化後綴 '-en' 和過去分詞後綴 '-ed' 構成。
記憶技巧
想像一種瀕臨滅絕的動物,它正處於「受到威脅的 (threatened)」狀態。'-ed' 後綴表示它是接受威脅的一方。