hostility
noun uk/hɒsˈtɪl.ə.ti/ us/hɑːˈstɪl.ə.t̬i/
(UNFRIENDLINESS)
C2 [ U ]敌意,不友好
an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something
They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours. 他们对新邻居表现出了公开的敌意。
(UNFRIENDLINESS)
C2 [ U ]不同意,不喜欢
an occasion when someone shows that they do not agree with or like something
(FIGHTING)
hostilities [ plural ] formal 战斗;战争行为
fighting in a war
Hostilities began/broke out just after midnight. 刚过午夜战斗便打响了。
Hostilities were suspended (= fighting stopped temporarily) during the talks. 和谈期间暂时停战。
We hope the treaty will end hostilities between the two countries.
The outbreak of hostilities meant a rapid expansion of the army.
There has been something of a lull in hostilities recently.