The trial was suspended after threats were made against witnesses.证人受到恐吓以后，案件暂停审理。They were threatened with punishment if they disobeyed.他们受到恐吓，如若违抗就会受到惩罚。The common denominator of both types of novel is the vulnerable, threatened heroine.这两种类型小说的共同点是都有脆弱并且受到恐吓的女主人公。