threat of

• ... 的不祥之兆

threat of的用法和样例：

例句

1. The threat of an epidemic caused great alarm and trepidation.
   流行病猖獗因而人心惶惶。
2. Their ultimate weapon was the threat of an all-out strike.
   他们最後的杀手　是威胁举行大罢工。
3. The constant threat of danger kept us all on our toes.
   我们因随时都会发生危险而保持警觉。
4. The threat of going bankrupt is very unpleasant but it certainly concentrates the mind.
   即将破产的威胁虽令人极烦恼，但确也能逼迫人开动脑筋。
5. The threat of war is coming steadily nearer to home.
   战争的威胁正在一步步地临近。
6. The threat of an economic depression hangs over the world.
   经济衰退的威胁笼罩着世界。
7. There was a threat of typhoon.
   有刮台风的征兆。
8. The threat of war has depressed business activity.
   战争的威胁使经济萧条。