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    Referring to a threat with 威胁 (wēixié)

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    Structure

    威胁 + 说 + Clause

    Explanation

    威胁 (wēixié) is a noun meaning "threat" or "menace," referring to a declaration of intent to cause harm or an impending danger. It can also function as a verb meaning "to threaten."

    Examples

    • 气候变化已经成为人类面临的最大威胁。

      Qìhòu biànhuà yǐjīng chéngwéi rénlèi miànlín de zuìdà wēixié.

      Climate change has become the greatest threat facing humanity.

    • 他收到了一封匿名的威胁信。

      Tā shōudàole yī fēng nìmíng de wēixié xìn.

      He received an anonymous threatening letter.

    • 网络安全问题对企业来说是一个严重的威胁。

      Wǎngluò ānquán wèntí duì qǐyè lái shuō shì yīgè yánzhòng de wēixié.

      Cybersecurity issues are a serious threat to businesses.

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