menacing

/ˈmenəsɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmenəsɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈme-nə-siŋ/ (ame, mw)

menacing — 形容詞

  • menacingpositive
  • more menacingcomparative
  • most menacingsuperlative

1. having an appearance or manner that suggests danger, harm, or a bad intention

1.形容詞B2
釋義

威脅的

給人危險或邪惡感的

having an appearance or manner that suggests danger, harm, or a bad intention

例句

A menacing dog stood at the garden gate, growling at every passerby.

一隻兇惡的狗站在花園門口，對著每個路過的人低吼。

collocation: menacing dog / menacing figure / menacing presence

Dark menacing clouds rolled in before the storm hit the coast.

暴風雨來襲前，黑暗的烏雲翻滾湧向海岸。

同義詞
  • threatening

    The most direct and common synonym; 'threatening' can describe both words and actions, while 'menacing' often focuses on appearance or atmosphere

  • ominous

    Suggests a vague sense that something bad will happen, especially about events or weather rather than a person

  • sinister

    Implies something evil or wicked by nature, often with a sense of hidden malice

  • intimidating

    Focuses on making someone feel less confident or afraid to act, often about a person's manner or size

反義詞
  • friendly

    Kind and approachable, the opposite of a hostile appearance

  • reassuring

    Makes someone feel safe and calm rather than afraid

  • harmless

    Poses no danger or threat at all

文法句型

be + menacing

menacing + noun

用法筆記

More common in written descriptions and news reports than in everyday conversation. Can describe a person's appearance, a situation, the weather, or the atmosphere.

常見錯誤

❌The man gave her a menacing smile, so she smiled back.
✅The man gave her a menacing smile, so she quickly walked away.
💡A menacing action signals danger; a natural reaction would be fear or caution, not friendliness.
❌He sent a menacing text to his friend about their weekend plans.
✅He sent a friendly text to his friend about their weekend plans.
💡'menacing' is only used for hostile or threatening situations, not casual topics.