intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/ CET4 TEM8 ( intimidating, intimidated, intimidates )

• 1. 

  V-T If you intimidate someone, you deliberately make them frightened enough to do what you want them to do. 恐吓; 威胁

  例：

  Jones had set out to intimidate and dominate Paul.

  琼斯曾试图威胁并控制保罗。

• 2. 

  intimidation N-UNCOUNT 威胁

  例：

  ...an inquiry into allegations of intimidation during last week's vote.

  …一项对上周选举期间恐吓指控的调查。