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Combative Likes Combat Fight People 英 Kɒmbətɪv] 美 Kəm'bætɪv

英语单词 combative
英美音标 英 ['kɒmbətɪv] 美 [kəm'bætɪv]
中文释义 adj.好斗的
英语例句 (1) You will be disgraced if you lose,the most savage combative instincts are aroused.
(2) The fox terrier has a combative disposition.
中文例句 (1) 一旦你感觉到如果你输了你会因此失面子,那就会激起最野蛮的好斗本性。
(2) 猎狐犬性好斗。
vocabulary简明 Someone combative likes to fight, whether with fists or words.
vocabulary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.
柯林斯解释
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[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。

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