belligerence
belligerence 英 [bə'lɪdʒərəns] 美 [bəˈlɪdʒərəns]
n. 斗争性；好战性；交战
名词复数:belligerences
- 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.
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- n. 斗争性；好战性；交战
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1. Her increasing belligerence alienated her from her old friends.
她的日益增长的好战性使她和她的老朋友们疏远了。
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2. North Korea must understand that belligerence towards its neighbors and defiance of the international community are signs of weakness, not strength.
北韩必须明白，对邻国的好战行径及与国际社会的对抗是虚弱而非力量的表现。
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3. This respect cannot be earned through belligerence.
好战的态度无法赢得这种尊重。
- belligerence (n.) "warlike nature or actions," 1804; see belligerent + -ence. Related: belligerency. Middle English had belligeration "warfare."
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