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intimidation

英 [ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən]

美 [ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən]

n.  恫吓,威胁

复数:intimidations 

TOEFL法律

BNC.11881 / COCA.9693

柯林斯词典

  • VERB 恫吓;恐吓;威胁
    If youintimidatesomeone, you deliberately make them frightened enough to do what you want them to do.
    1. Jones had set out to intimidate and dominate Paul...
      琼斯开始恐吓并控制保罗。
    2. Attempts to intimidate people into voting for the governing party did not work.
      胁迫人们为执政党投票的企图没有成功。

英英释义

noun

  • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
      Synonym:bullying
    1. a communication that makes you afraid to try something
        Synonym:determentdeterrence
      1. the feeling of being intimidated
        1. the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

          双语例句

          • The Nazi regime represents the apex of oppression and intimidation.
            纳粹统治代表了压迫与恫吓的极点。
          • People came out, despite all the fear and intimidation.
            人们站了出来,尽管满怀恐惧,备受威胁。
          • Despite this, it says foreigners remain anxious and fearful as intimidation and threats continue against their communities.
            该机构说,尽管如此,外国人仍然感到惊恐不安,因为对外国人发出的威胁和恐吓继续不断。
          • Faith is something that cannot be won through intimidation and fear.
            信仰是不能以威胁和恐惧为手段的。
          • These heavy-handed intimidation and harassment tactics are completely unacceptable and are a tarnish to your government's reputation.
            这种严厉的恐吓和骚扰战术是完全不能接受的,并损害了你的政府的声誉。
          • The campaign of violence and intimidation against them intensifies daily.
            针对他们的暴力和恐吓行动日益加强。
          • It is based on a consideration, Fong should not be afraid of other people's pressure and intimidation.
            正是基于这样一个考虑,芳宜并不害怕人家的打压和恐吓。
          • There will be no threats and intimidation.
            我们不会采取威胁和恫吓的手段。
          • The country was an artificial construct held together by force and intimidation for more than 70 years.
            这个国家是靠武力和恐吓维系达七十余年的人治政权。
          • The witness was kept from testifying by intimidation.
            证人受到威吓,未能作证。