单词	threatened
释义	threatened adjective threat·​ened ˈthre-tᵊnd  : having an uncertain chance of continued survival a threatened species specifically : likely to become an endangered species Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Others have expressed concern that the headline-grabbing prospect of de-extinction will shift resources and attention away from the protection of still-living threatened species. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 Invasive species degrade our natural areas, including areas critical to threatened and endangered species, by taking resources from native life forms. Linda Jones, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Dupieux had long dreamed of photographing the Apollo, a large mountain butterfly with a wingspan up to 90 millimetres (31/2 inches) and now one of Europe’s threatened butterflies, at risk from the warming climate and extreme weather events. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2021 However, since the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department considers the the alligator snapping turtle a threatened species worthy of being protected by the state, Broomhall decided to release the turtle back into the water, unharmed. Ariana Garcia, Chron, 23 June 2022 Nothing about her manner would indicate an idealist practicing one of the most threatened and beleaguered professions in the country during a crucial moment in American history. Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 13 July 2022 Although the bald eagle was removed from the list of threatened and endangered species in 2007, the bird is protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Kolbie Peterson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 Nearby, the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy will soon be adding trails though Mill Bend, an estuary and lagoon that’s a habitat for endangered and threatened species such as steelhead, Coho salmon and red-legged frogs. Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 Sustainable fishing is catching on in Abu Dhabi, with good news for threatened species. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1960, in the meaning defined above threatened 1 of 2 adjective as in endangered Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance endangered imperiled liable imperilled exposed vulnerable unsafe hurt susceptible harmed insecure damaged violable injured open wounded subject (to) scathed Antonyms & Near Antonyms secure safe intact well whole alright unharmed healthy sound all right unscathed unhurt uninjured hale scatheless See More threatened 2 of 2 verb past tense of threaten as in menaced to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline Synonyms & Similar Words menaced endangered jeopardized imperiled imperilled periled overhung hanged (over) perilled impended (over) hung (over) hazarded hovered (over)
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