| 单词 | conflict |
| 释义 | conflict Word forms: conflicts, conflicting , conflicted pronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (kɒnflɪkt ). The verb is pronounced (kənflɪkt ). 1. uncountable noun [oft in/into N] B2 Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement. Try to keep any conflict between you and your ex-partner to a minimum. Employees already are in conflict with management over job cuts. The two companies came into conflict. Synonyms: dispute, difference, opposition, hostility 2. uncountable noun Conflict is a state of mind in which you find it impossible to make a decision. ...the anguish of his own inner conflict. Synonyms: struggle, battle, clash, strife 3. variable noun B2 Conflict is fighting between countries or groups of people. [journalism, written] ...talks aimed at ending four decades of conflict. The National Security Council has met to discuss ways of preventing a military conflict. Synonyms: battle, war, fight, clash 4. variable noun B2 A conflict is a serious difference between two or more beliefs, ideas, or interests. If two beliefs, ideas, or interests are in conflict, they are very different. There is a conflict between what they are doing and what you want. [+ between] Do you feel any conflict of loyalties? [+ of] The two objectives are in conflict. 5. verb If ideas, beliefs, or accounts conflict, they are very different from each other and it seems impossible for them to exist together or to each be true. Personal ethics and professional ethics sometimes conflict. [VERB] He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own. [VERB + with] There are conflicting reports about the identity of the hostage. [VERB-ing] ...three powers with conflicting interests. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: be incompatible, clash, differ, disagree Collocations: armed conflict They also want to alter the document so that it applies only in peace time - and not during armed conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We do all that we can to induce local forces to fight according to the laws of armed conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Armed conflict was seen as wasteful and to be avoided. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Few countries have been able to avoid serious ethnic conflicts. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995) These are the people who used humour to avoid conflict in the playground. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The key to avoiding conflict is to build trust. Times, Sunday Times (2007) After a year of intense and bitter conflict, the protest ended in victory. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995) It's quite a bitter conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Independence was conceded only after bitter conflict. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) Meanwhile, the bloody conflict still rages. The Sun (2014) Thus the Cold War was extended to exacerbate the bloody conflict in the region. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) Such questions engaged many of those who lived through the bloody conflict. Christianity Today (2000) When such conflict erupts in a ministry home, the stress level heightens. Christianity Today Often conflict erupts at this point. Christianity Today We are not only first on the ground when disaster strikes or conflict erupts. The Sun Often conflict erupts emotionally as true feelings are expressed and group members learn about how others perceive them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the past two decades the volume of literature on conflict management has increased immensely. Christianity Today By being open and honest, the parties involved begin taking specific steps toward conflict management. Christianity Today They are also advised on 'conflict management techniques'. Times, Sunday Times Not necessarily through traditional techniques of conflict management. Christianity Today These leadership skills include vision casting, hiring practices, team ministry, strategic development, and conflict management. Christianity Today If more resources and energy had been used as part of a long-term strategy in conflict prevention, military action could have been avoided. Christianity Today Working smarter also means taking conflict prevention seriously. Times, Sunday Times Decentralizing and empowering should become the accepted principles for a new dynamic approach to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peace building. Globe and Mail Second, we will prioritise our work on conflict prevention. Times, Sunday Times Effective conflict prevention can save money as well as lives, but good long-term prevention means spending more in fragile and at-risk states to prevent them failing altogether. Times, Sunday Times Economic development, conflict resolution, the health of economies and exposure to other cultures and experiences - it's all too richly rewarding, isn't it? Times, Sunday Times We should, instead, try to first establish a solid foundation for conflict resolution in each situation. Christianity Today Conflict resolution has rarely been so racey or caused such a stir. Times, Sunday Times In much the same way, conflict resolution teams can tackle corporate pain. Christianity Today She plans to use these skills to advise business audiences on everything from interview skills to conflict resolution. Times, Sunday Times Despite the impression that everyone can have a skill to offer to a conflict situation, recruiting isn't that simple. Times, Sunday Times If you're in a potential conflict situation, it may be better to make a lot of noise and yell that the police are on their way. Times, Sunday Times Conflict styles are specific strategies used to engage or disengage from a conflict situation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are required to draw on years of exceptional training and apply their trade in raging conflict situations. The Sun Because of our own personal needs or insecurities, we often enter conflict situations with a win-lose approach. Christianity Today Gone are the days of constant conflict and 'them and us' battles that resulted in frequent wildcat walk-outs. The Sun With no anchoring principle, informal guidance was in constant conflict with the data. Times,Sunday Times In his works one finds a constant conflict between sense of duty and passions, faith and reason. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The local population contained three distinct social levels that were in constant conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were in constant conflict with the citizens. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When dealing with feedback, those two needs often come into direct conflict. Christianity Today (2000) Poor road layouts bring cyclists and motorists into direct conflict with each other. Times, Sunday Times (2014) That could also bring the military into a direct conflict with the people. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Emotional conflict, logical deduction and the period setting make for an entertaining, nostalgic brainteaser. Times, Sunday Times Often pierced from one side to the other and interrupted by renegade protuberances, they end up conveying more emotional conflict than initially seems possible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These feelings were at odds with the pure joy she found in using her powers, causing a deep emotional conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the rigid ideals of military heroism leave no opportunity for exploring moral and emotional conflicts. The Times Literary Supplement We will most likely have some important and emotional conflicts, but those do not have to include fighting. Christianity Today If we don't end the conflict, think what the figure could be next year. The Sun (2013) To end the conflict, he writes, he had to change the way he was leading. Christianity Today (2000) They arrived at the weekend in the capital for talks to end the conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2014) My concerns: it will escalate the conflict, and escalate arms going into the area. Times, Sunday Times Providing us with such weaponry will not escalate the conflict, but reduce its lifespan. Times, Sunday Times For your sons' sakes, try not to escalate the conflict. The Sun Players may bring in new dice by escalating the conflict, from non-physical (discussion) to physical (running away) to brawling and then to gunfighting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several events of late 1920 greatly escalated the conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Few countries have been able to avoid serious ethnic conflicts. Macrosociology: An Introduction to Human Societies (1995) The city was also the site of national and ethnic conflict. Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006) A woman weeps for one of the thousands of casualties of ethnic conflict in her war-torn country. Sociology (1995) More than 2.7 million refugees have fled the conflict and a further 6.5 million have been displaced from their homes. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Applications in Europe have more than doubled in a year as migrants flee the conflict . Times, Sunday Times (2015) Record numbers of migrants fleeing conflict and poverty have made the crossing from North Africa. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A UN report also recently accused 11 countries of fuelling the conflict by supplying arms to either side. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He also criticised the other key players, accusing them of fuelling the conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This helped to fuel the conflict until efforts were made to block the supply. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The former Prime Minister said yesterday that future conflict was inevitable unless the issue was addressed. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Britain will defend its territories but future conflicts should only be seen as a last resort. The Sun (2013) This is probably a pointer for future international conflicts. Times, Sunday Times (2010) If there's anything to be said for this ridiculous premise, it's that it should generate conflict. Times, Sunday Times Partners will often approach their related fields with vastly different agendas and will generate conflict when working as a team. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since others may focus instead on the former's lower rank, the situation may generate conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His close involvement with the university generated conflict with the university rector regarding power and jurisdiction, and an agreement between the prior and rector had to be drawn up. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although contrary to custom, this delay allows grief to take second place to generational conflict and some desperate schemes to recover economic stability. The Times Literary Supplement This was a generational conflict, an angry explosion of ambitious but excluded youth against the forces of entrenched old age. Times, Sunday Times There's also an underscore of generational conflict and the sense of a world skewiff: the daft aristocracy of the belle epoque about to be swept aside by grubby soldiers. Times, Sunday Times Nor that they are so rebellious, because that would mean, for example, have a generational conflict with their parents. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This generational conflict was well reflected in the reception of the folk pop music of the 1970s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Why let the trivial matter of an impending global conflict spoil that? Times, Sunday Times And we have been strong together, through centuries of continental and global conflict. Times, Sunday Times Her 2019 report predicts global conflict and eco-disaster. Times, Sunday Times To most of the world they were side-shows of the global conflict. Times, Sunday Times The rest of the novel follows the two families as they love, protect and at times betray one another through three generations of global conflict. Times, Sunday Times On your part, you have to learn how to handle conflict without losing your temper. The Sun (2011) In fact, it could help them to learn how to handle conflict calmly. The Sun (2014) What's the toughest skill for you to learn in handling conflict? Christianity Today (2000) History, rather than today's commentators, will record the ultimate outcome of this ideological conflict between free expression and thought control. Times, Sunday Times Hence, brotherly and ideological conflict. ST In the 1960s, cultural conflict over norms, identities and lifestyles occupied the space of an exhausted ideological conflict. The Times Literary Supplement Some of these issues put her in direct ideological conflict with others members of her party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There developed between them an ideological conflict too wide to bridge. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Government had tried controlling prices and failed, tried controlling wages and failed, tried controlling industrial conflicts and failed. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It warns: 'When this occurs... industrial conflict will be inevitable and a ballot for industrial action will then take place. The Sun (2009) Whether this leads to industrial conflict will be up to what Government and employers do and how trade union members wish to respond. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They say that the reforms don't go far enough to eradicate the inherent conflict of interests in the structure of the large players. Times,Sunday Times Moreover, the bank failed to recognise the inherent conflict of interest in allowing submitters to also trade derivatives, and not just for hedging purposes but also to make profits. Times, Sunday Times There's an inherent conflict here. Times, Sunday Times His interest in that subject comes from its inherent conflict. Times, Sunday Times This gives them an inherent conflict of interest in any public policy issue affecting copyrights. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Do wait patiently, giving people time to think and pray, knowing the inner conflicts they may be facing. Christianity Today (2000) But it is unfair to expect you to live with this inner conflict. The Sun (2014) Sort your own inner conflict then you will be able to deal with him. The Sun (2012) These pictures were taken at a time of intense conflict between the cartels, whose war had already claimed the lives of 70,000 people. Times, Sunday Times In 1999, the pastor of the congregation retired, following a time of intense conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The concentration of differing beliefs in the village produced intense conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Pathological criticism occurs especially in situations of intense conflict or competition, where the normal internal and external controls on people's behaviour begin to break down. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For some reason, griffons hate horses with a passion, most likely because they commonly hunt hippogriffs as food, creating an intense conflict between the two species. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Park rangers try their best to protect them, but have been ambushed and attacked as they carry out their duties in the midst of internal conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You blog about this internal conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2013) If not quite an exposé, it's the kind of internal conflict that most employers like to keep under wraps. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Something I have learned is that most interpersonal conflicts are about insignificant things. Christianity Today (2000) We concluded by making recommendations for reducing interpersonal conflicts in this relationship. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988) Today we will look at some ways to handle interpersonal conflict in our lives. Christianity Today (2000) Time was when the allies would conclude intractable conflict by taking over themselves. Times, Sunday Times Its miserable and intractable conflict will be resolved only when the finally exhausted parties agree to peace. Times, Sunday Times The use of force, although more tragic than heroic, can be humane and just when it brings a decisive end to an intractable conflict. Globe and Mail It was the beginning of a month that resulted in what a future historian would call 'the greatest ever triumph of creative diplomacy over intractable conflict'. Times, Sunday Times It has widely been referred to as the world's most intractable conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And so our first major conflict erupted over buying dishes. Christianity Today Although not a major conflict, it offered a good opportunity to address from the pulpit the subject of judgment and forgiveness. Christianity Today There's always a danger, with those two, that it will spill into a major conflict. The Sun Conflict shouldn't surprise anyone, but major conflict, especially in the last year or two will have a great bearing on the immediate ministry. Christianity Today He has reported on nearly every major conflict since, winning numerous awards. Times, Sunday Times She speaks forthrightly about her agnosticism, pride, bitterness, and marital conflict. Christianity Today A member's granddaughter was fuming from a marital conflict. Christianity Today The couples initially answered a series of questions to gauge how they dealt with marital conflict. Times, Sunday Times There will be 30 million put into marital conflict resolution. Times, Sunday Times His comedies were based around subjects such as marital conflict, infidelity, sibling rivalry, adolescence, and fear of aging. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said he was in no hurry for military conflict. Times, Sunday Times The clash did not escalate into a wider military conflict, though there has been a great deal of diplomatic and commercial friction since. Times, Sunday Times Last week this strange incursion exploded into a fullscale military conflict. Times, Sunday Times This violation in present conditions created 'a direct threat of military conflict'. Times, Sunday Times If music has any part to play in political disputes or military conflict, its role should surely be consoling and conciliatory, not partisan and inflammatory. Times, Sunday Times Following an explicit minimizing strategy, therapists attempt to minimize conflict by acknowledging their religious views while being respectful of clients religious views. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They also form stable groups that minimize conflict and maximize cooperation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It tried to provide a framework that would minimize conflict and regulate commerce between the two peoples. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This approach usually minimizes conflict but can frustrate a strong-willed person accustomed to getting his way. Christianity Today Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints, by actively suppressing dissenting viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The pair are soon caught up in an ongoing conflict between the activists and a medical research centre. The Sun They are, also, sharply different social and political visions, as likely to be in ongoing conflict with one another as they are to succeed each other. The Times Literary Supplement This deal consider as the first step to the end the ongoing conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are ongoing conflicts between conservationists and developers over land use. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Much of the plot deals with ongoing conflicts between the different factions of the island's population. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A growing proportion of today's parents have no good internal model of parenting to guide them because their formative years were blighted by parental conflict and family breakdown. Times, Sunday Times The government said it would aim to reduce parental conflict through a programme to support interventions delivered by specialist organisations. Times, Sunday Times Curiously, nobody here suffers from cash worries, parental conflict, family crises or the slightest hint of real-world drama. Times, Sunday Times A six-fold affinity maturation then followed during therian evolution, coincident with the onset of imprinting and consistent with the theory of parental conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This behavior didn't result merely from people's anger or frustration or personality conflicts. Christianity Today (2000) The most common problem I run into is personality conflict. Christianity Today (2000) There were many house problems and personality conflicts. Preventing World War III - A Realistic Grand Strategy (1988) Many of the youngsters originally lived in rural areas, but continual armed political conflict displaced them to these city barrios. Times, Sunday Times Protests are expected to be stepped up from today as the sport prepares to stage another grand prix overshadowed by political conflict. Times, Sunday Times Kindness could be the most radical antidote to political conflict we've got. The Sun Between 1952 and 2015 there have been periods of intense political conflict and social unrest. Times, Sunday Times The armed forces also said they would not get involved in political conflict. Times, Sunday Times The potential conflict between protecting habitat and forging sources of clean energy is one that many environmentalists are struggling with. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The diplomatic manoeuvres are all pointing towards a more protracted conflict. Times,Sunday Times This has been a very protracted conflict and too many lives have been lost. The Sun It was the final incident in the protracted conflict between the two. Times, Sunday Times The revolt had to be swift, avoiding any protracted conflict, which they could not afford. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The data for this version extends till 2007, and includes 455 international crises, 35 protracted conflicts, and 1000 crisis actors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Regional conflicts in the world came to be seen through the prism of the Cold War. The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994) A cornered government could lash out, spreading regional conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It continues to be one of the biggest suppliers of fighters to regional conflicts. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The 17th century curbed religious conflict by depriving faith of power. Times, Sunday Times Their 'isolation' paved the way for a permanent religious conflict on the subcontinent, which has continued unabated. Times, Sunday Times And we have the increased risk of religious conflict. Times, Sunday Times Religious conflict continued until the 18th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ethnic, linguistic, racial, and religious conflicts have become the dominant issue facing the world order today. Globe and Mail He said only an internationally backed permanent ceasefire and negotiations could resolve the conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The US is also intensifying diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The other is the theme of drawing on ancient wisdom to resolve conflict. Times, Sunday Times (2010) And there have been some scheduling conflicts for those on more than one board or committee. Christianity Today The following year in 2004, however, they put on fewer shows due to scheduling conflicts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, due to scheduling conflicts it never happened. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She dropped out the film due to scheduling conflicts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Because of scheduling conflicts, some students would be at practice as late as 10 p.m. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These qualities did not suit either major formal occasions or moments of serious conflict. Times, Sunday Times This overlooked what, in other countries, at least, would be regarded as a serious conflict of interests. Times, Sunday Times But pulling into a shell as a long-term strategy for coping with serious conflict simply won't work. Christianity Today It also highlighted a serious conflict of jurisdiction between the family and criminal courts. Times,Sunday Times I have always believed active boxers should not be promoters, as they can have a serious conflict of interest in quality control. The Sun Perhaps by making my leadership the issue, we could finally settle the conflict. Christianity Today He attempts to settle the conflict between the two by devising a series of worlds and challenges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Then a council of elders settled the conflict between them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Police intervened and settled the conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After all, what can he do to help solve the conflict? The Sun They have grown up watching repeated efforts to solve the conflict fail. Times, Sunday Times Billions in foreign aid and endless intermediaries have failed to solve the conflict. Times, Sunday Times You cannot solve a conflict on your own, so no regrets there. Times, Sunday Times As a result, all efforts to solve the conflict have so far proved futile. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the colonial period, more specifically in the 18th century, this area was in constant territorial conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Between these territories are neutral areas where cats watch and greet one another without territorial conflicts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was done to avoid time-consuming territorial conflicts between local authorities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lizard ventures to the floor only in search of food, or to engage in territorial conflicts. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This led to territorial conflicts between groups and a decline in social order. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are two sides to his sense of devilment, but too many observers, on both sides of this tribal conflict, see only one. Times, Sunday Times Together, the family faces trials of hunger, tribal conflict, and ultimately the loss of their land to the government. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The area has been subject to unrest due to land and tribal conflict. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The lack of clear physical definition along this border, from time immemorial, had been the cause of incessant tribal conflict between them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These migrations have occurred primarily due to tribal conflicts and financial instability in the region. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We're facing problems in our lives: challenges and unresolved conflict. Christianity Today (2000) You will have noticed that we have made no mention of any unresolved conflicts or underlying stresses which might be contributing to your anxiety. Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991) What we are doing in effect is storing up unresolved conflicts. Christianity Today (2000) Translations: Chinese: 冲突 Japanese: 衝突 |
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