wars
US /wɔrz/
UK /wɔːz/
複数名詞
1.
戦争
conflicts carried on by force of arms, between nations or states, or between parties within the same state
例:
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Throughout history, humanity has been plagued by numerous wars.
歴史を通じて、人類は数多くの戦争に苦しめられてきた。
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The two countries have been involved in several border wars.
両国はいくつかの国境戦争に関与してきた。
2.
競争, 争い
intense conflicts or competitions between opposing groups or individuals
例:
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The company is engaged in fierce price wars with its competitors.
その会社は競合他社と激しい価格競争を繰り広げている。
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The social media platform has been embroiled in privacy wars for years.
そのソーシャルメディアプラットフォームは、長年プライバシー問題に巻き込まれてきた。