belligerent
US /bəˈlɪdʒ.ɚ.ənt/
UK /bəˈlɪdʒ.ɚ.ənt/
形容词
1.
好斗的, 挑衅的
hostile and aggressive; ready to fight
示例:
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The customer became belligerent when he was told he couldn't have a refund.
当顾客被告知不能退款时，他变得非常好斗。
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He drank too much and started making belligerent remarks.
他喝多了，开始说些挑衅的话。
2.
交战的
engaged in a war or conflict, as recognized by international law
示例:
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The belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
交战国最终达成了停火协议。
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The UN is trying to mediate between the belligerent parties.
联合国正试图在交战各方之间进行调解。
名词
1.
交战国, 交战者
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international law
示例:
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The belligerents were forced to come to the negotiating table.
交战方被迫坐到谈判桌前。
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Ships from the belligerents were banned from the neutral port.
交战国的船只被禁止进入中立港口。
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