释义 |
▪ I. conˈflicting, vbl. n.|kənˈflɪktɪŋ| [f. conflict v. + -ing1.] The action of the vb. conflict.
1640O. Sedgwicke Christs Counsell 49 Conflictings with and conquests over sinne and temptations. ▪ II. conˈflicting, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] That conflicts or fights; warring together, contending; clashing, contradictory, at variance.
1607Shakes. Timon iv. iii. 230 Bare vnhoused Trunkes To the conflicting Elements expos'd. 1667Milton P.L. vi. 245 All Air seemd then Conflicting Fire. 1749Hurd Notes Art of Poetry (R.), Electra torne with sundry conflicting passions. 1795Southey Joan of Arc vi. 317 Like two conflicting clouds Pregnant with thunder, moved the hostile hosts. 1844Disraeli Coningsby v. viii. 220 This Prince..of whom we receive accounts so conflicting. 1855Macaulay Hist. Eng. IV. 474 The first question on which the conflicting parties tried their strength was the choice of a chairman. Mod. A prey to conflicting emotions. |