Definition
To be in a position where one is at risk of experiencing something harmful or unpleasant.
受到…威脅
He was under threat of dismissal for leaking confidential information.
他因洩露機密資訊而面臨被解僱的威脅。
The company was under threat of heavy fines for failing to comply with the new environmental regulations.
該公司因未能遵守新的環保法規而面臨巨額罰款的威脅。
The forest is under threat of disappearing due to rapid urbanization.
這片森林因快速城市化而面臨消失的威脅。