1.threaten 威胁
The attacker threatened them with a gun.
袭击者用枪威胁他们。

2.scramble 仓促行动
Ann threw back the covers and scrambled out of bed.
安掀开被子，急忙下了床。

3.desperation 绝望；不顾一切
This feeling of desperation and helplessness was common to most of the refugees.
大多数难民都有这种绝望和无助的感觉。