| 单词 | cold war |
| 释义 | cold war (once / 2372 pages) n A cold war is a conflict between countries that doesn't include actual warfare. The most famous example is the 20th century conflict between the U.S. and Russia. Of all the types of war, a cold war is probably the most peaceful, since it’s a conflict by other means. During the cold war between the U.S. and Russia, both countries tried to outdo the other in space exploration. The arms race was a big part of the cold war, as both countries stockpiled missiles to keep up with the other. A cold war can include anything except direct conflict, which would make the cold war hot. WORD FAMILYcold war USAGE EXAMPLESThe cold war ended a long time ago, but Cuba continues its involvement on the African continent, including training Africans in Cuban universities. The Guardian(Nov 30, 2016) Castro’s political life was also dominated to a significant degree by his relationship with America’s principal cold war adversary, the Soviet Union. The Guardian(Nov 26, 2016) Castro’s rule thus spanned nearly five decades, and during the cold war hardly a year went by without his mark being made on international politics. The Guardian(Nov 26, 2016) n a state of political hostility between countries using means short of armed warfare Ant|Hyper hot war actual fighting between the warring parties antagonism, enmity, hostility a state of deep-seated ill-will Cold War (once / 2372 pages) n WORD FAMILY Cold War USAGE EXAMPLESTreaties negotiated late in the Cold War and just after it are under stress. Washington Post(Nov 30, 2016) The infiltration also reminded Germans of West Germany's reputation as a "sieve" for spies during the Cold War. Los Angeles Times(Nov 30, 2016) You gave confidence to many small countries that they could survive and develop during the Cold War. Salon(Nov 30, 2016) n a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States Exp antagonism, enmity, hostility a state of deep-seated ill-will |
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