ominous threat
definitions
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A sign, warning, or indication that something bad, sinister, or unpleasant is about to happen.zh: 不祥的预兆
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A person, thing, or situation that poses a menacing, sinister, or dangerous threat.zh: 阴险的威胁
examples
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The dark clouds in the sky felt like an ominous threat of a coming storm.
天空中乌云密布,感觉像是即将到来的风暴的不祥预兆。
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The sudden silence in the forest was an ominous threat to the hikers.
森林中突然的寂静对徒步旅行者来说是一个不祥的威胁。