释义 |
hostility
—hostility /hɒsˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ aep /hɑːˈstɪl.ə.t̬i/
Ⅰ noun (FIGHTING) hostilities [plural] FORMAL► F0 fighting in a war: » Hostilities began/broke out just after midnight.» Hostilities were suspended (= fighting stopped temporarily) during the talks.Thesaurus+: ↑Fighting
Ⅱ noun [U] (UNFRIENDLINESS) ► C2 an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not agree with or like something: » They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours.Thesaurus+: ↑Not being friendly , ↑Not saying much , ↑Blunt and direct in speech and behaviourThesaurus+: ↑Feelings of dislike and hatred |