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combative adj.好战的,杀气的,好斗的 See the word combat in combative? That's a clue to this word's meaning. Since combat is a type of fighting — usually in war — anyone described as combative likes to fight or just can't help getting in fights. A frequent barroom brawler is combative, but so is someone who is always starting arguments. Using swear words and constantly contradicting people could be considered combative behavior. People who are combative are also often described as hostile, angry, or pugnacious. ★☆☆☆☆ 2010.4

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['kɔmbətiv] Someone combative likes to fight, whether with fists or words. Successful markets require independent and even combative standard-setters. 1[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好斗的；好争论的 A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue. He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes.他主持会议的时候仍旧显示出一贯的好辩作风，拒绝承认任何错误。combativenessThey quickly developed a reputation for combativeness.他们很快就因好斗出了名。

英语单词	combative
英美音标	['kɔmbətiv]
中文释义	adj.好战的,杀气的,好斗的
vocab简明	Someone combative likes to fight, whether with fists or words.
vocab扩展	See the word combat in combative? That's a clue to this word's meaning. Since combat is a type of fighting — usually in war — anyone described as combative likes to fight or just can't help getting in fights. A frequent barroom brawler is combative, but so is someone who is always starting arguments. Using swear words and constantly contradicting people could be considered combative behavior. People who are combative are also often described as hostile, angry, or pugnacious.
真题原句	Successful markets require independent and even combative standard-setters.
柯林斯星级	★☆☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好斗的；好争论的 A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue. He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes. 他主持会议的时候仍旧显示出一贯的好辩作风，拒绝承认任何错误。 combativeness They quickly developed a reputation for combativeness. 他们很快就因好斗出了名。
来源	2010.4

Combative Likes Combat Fight People Kɔmbətiv Adj.好战的,杀气的,好斗的 Fists