释义 |
state of warA situation when war has been declared or is in progress: General Noriega’s forces were in a state of war with the US...- The US executive has, in effect, declared a permanent state of war.
- And should the talkers determine not to be derailed, they'll find themselves still in a state of war at the end of their peace talks.
- The way to protect innocent enemy soldiers, as David suggests, is by no longer being in a state of war - which may demand winning the war.
See parent entry: state |