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单词 mere threat of
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mere threat of
The mere threat of being hosed down with freezing water and a good batoning was enough.
The Sun
In the event, the mere threat of a democratic verdict has done its invisible work.
Times, Sunday Times
But it's slightly worrying to hear officials say they hope the mere threat of bailiffs will be enough to make cheats pay up before getting the knock.
The Sun
They very rarely actually gave anyone a thick ear; the mere threat of it was enough.
Times, Sunday Times
At the professional level, often the mere threat of material loss (i.e., an anticipated tactic) induces the opponent to pursue an alternative line.
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