men·ace¹/`mɛnɪs; ˈmenɪs/ n [C] 1 something or someone that is dangerous or extremely annoying 危险的事物［人］; 非常讨厌的事物［人］: That man is a menace to society! 那个男人对社会是个祸害！ The mosquitoes are a real menace. 蚊子实在讨厌。 2 [U] a threatening quality or feeling 威胁; 胁迫感: There was menace in her voice. 她的声音中带着恫吓。