belligerence

英[bə'lɪdʒərəns]美[bə'lɪdʒərəns]
  • n. 交战；好战性；斗争性
      • noun(名词)
      1. 好斗的态度
      2. 好战;参战

    双解例句

    noun(名词)
    1. 好斗的态度

      I can't stand his belligerence.

      我受不了他那好斗的态度。

      She said, with a trace of belligerence, “I'm afraid you'll be wasting your time with me”.

      她带着一丝挑衅的口气说：“恐怕你是在我身上浪费时间。”

    2. 好战;参战

      A spike in global oil prices could be caused by one country's belligerence.

      一国的好战行为可能导致全球油价飙升。

    小知识

    Belligerence is a natural disposition to be hostile or aggressive, or a warlike attitude. The belligerence of Roman gladiators made them excel in battle and instilled fear in their opponents.

    Belligerence in people is characterized by a tendency to pick fights or be aggressive toward others. It can be something in your nature, if you're, say, a bully, or it can be an attitude you summon in the heat of battle, as when you're going up against a rival sports team. One thing's for sure, though, there is nothing peaceful about belligerence, which, when displayed by armies or countries, can lead to devastating wars.

    同义词

    offensive

    同根词

    词根：bellicose

    adj.

    belligerent交战的；好战的；交战国的

    bellicose好战的；好斗的

    adv.

    belligerently好战地；好斗地

    n.

    belligerent交战国；参加斗殴的人或集团

    bellicosity好斗；好战

    belligerency交战状态；交战