单选题

12、Their actions ( )the stability and security of the region.

A
harden
B
frighten
C
brighten
D
threaten
参考答案  
D
题目详解:
句意:他们的行为对这一地区的稳定和安全造成威胁。 harden v. 变硬,变严厉 He hardened his voice. frighten v. 使惊恐 She doesn’t frighten easily. brighten v. 使更明亮 brighten up 增添乐趣 A letter will usually brighten up a person’s day. 使人一天心情愉快。 threaten v. 威胁 The attacker threatened them with a gun.