antagonism

英 [æn'tæg(ə)nɪz(ə)m]美 [æn'tæɡənɪzəm]
  • n. 对抗，敌对；对立；敌意
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助记提示

1、ant- "against" + agon- + -ism.
2、含义：competitor, opponent, rival.

英文词源

antagonism (n.)
1797, from French antagonisme or directly from late Greek antagonisma, noun of action from antagonizesthai "to struggle against" (see antagonist).

双语例句

1. With urbanisation the antagonism between rich and poor sharpened.
伴随着城市化的推进，贫富间的对立情绪也加剧了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. There is still much antagonism between trades unions and the oil companies.
工会和石油公司之间仍然存在着相当大的敌意。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The antagonism he felt towards his old enemy was still very strong.
他对宿敌的仇恨仍然十分强烈。
来自《权威词典》
4. People did not feel a strong antagonism for established policy.
人们没有对既定方针产生强烈反应.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. Her lips tightened. The feeling of mutual antagonism was increased.
她的嘴唇紧闭着,双方的敌对情绪增加了.
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹