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单词 conflict
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conflict

noun
 OPAL WOPAL S
/ˈkɒnflɪkt/
/ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
[countable, uncountable]Idioms
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  1.  
    a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument
    • The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.
    • conflict between A and B (over something) a conflict between two cultures
    • His task will be to resolve potential conflicts between the British and Scottish goverments.
    • conflict with somebody The prime minister wants to avoid conflict with the unions.
    • conflict over something The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay.
    • in conflict with somebody (over something) She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
    • John often comes into conflict with his boss.
    • conflict within something The terms of the will became a source of conflict within the family.
    • She has received training in conflict resolution.
    Extra Examples
    • His work brought him into conflict with more conventional scientists.
    • The conflict arose from different ambitions within the team.
    • The decision led to a bitter conflict between the management and unions.
    • There is more to a successful relationship than simply managing conflict.
    • They found themselves in conflict over the future of the company.
    • They hid their feelings to avoid conflict.
    • a conflict over ownership of the land
    • conflicts between different ethnic groups
    • in conflict with management
    • serious conflicts within the ruling party
    • the key to successful conflict management
    Topics Opinion and argumentb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • major
    • bitter
    verb + conflict
    • bring somebody/​something into
    • cause
    • come into
    conflict + verb
    • arise (from something)
    • occur
    • erupt
    preposition
    • during a/​the conflict
    • in a/​the conflict
    • in conflict
    phrases
    • an area of conflict
    • a source of conflict
    • in direct conflict with somebody
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  2.  
    a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries
    • armed/military conflict
    • The country has experienced internal conflict over the last decade.
    • Hopes of ending the conflict in the region are fading.
    • international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict
    • conflict with somebody This isolated state faces the risk of another violent conflict with its neighbour.
    • conflict over something They are engaged in a bloody conflict over the disputed territory.
    • conflict between A and B (over something) A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region.
    Collocations War and peaceWar and peaceStarting a war
    • declare/​make/​wage war (on somebody/​something)
    • go to war (against/​with somebody)
    • cause/​spark/​provoke/​foment/​quell unrest
    • incite/​lead/​crush/​suppress a revolt/​rebellion
    • launch/​mount/​carry out a surprise/​terrorist attack
    • prevent/​halt/​represent an escalation of the conflict
    • be torn apart by/​be on the brink of civil war
    • enter/​invade/​occupy somebody’s territory
    • lead/​launch/​resist/​repel an invasion
    Military operations
    • adopt/​develop/​implement/​pursue a military strategy
    • carry out/​execute/​perform military operations/​manoeuvres
    • send/​deploy/​station/​pull back/​withdraw troops
    • go on/​fly/​carry out a reconnaissance/​rescue mission
    • train/​equip/​deploy army/​military/​combat units
    • lead/​launch/​conduct a raid/​a surprise attack/​an (air/​airborne/​amphibious) assault (on somebody)
    • employ/​use guerrilla tactics
    • conduct/​wage biological/​guerrilla warfare
    • fight/​crush/​defeat the rebels/​the insurgency
    • suffer/​inflict a crushing defeat
    • achieve/​win a decisive victory
    • halt/​stop the British/​German/​Russian advance
    • order/​force a retreat
    Fighting
    • join/​serve in the army/​navy/​air force
    • be/​go/​remain/​serve on active duty
    • serve/​complete/​return from a tour of duty
    • be sent to the front (line)
    • attack/​strike/​engage/​defeat/​kill/​destroy the enemy
    • see/​report/​be engaged in heavy fighting
    • call for/​be met with armed resistance
    • come under heavy/​machine-gun/​mortar fire
    • fire a machine-gun/​mortar shells/​rockets (at somebody/​something)
    • shoot a rifle/​a pistol/​bullets/​missiles
    • launch/​fire a cruise/​ballistic/​anti-tank missile
    • use biological/​chemical/​nuclear weapons
    • inflict/​suffer/​sustain heavy losses/​casualties
    • be hit/​killed by enemy/​friendly/​artillery fire
    • become/​be held as a prisoner of war
    Civilians in war
    • harm/​kill/​target/​protect innocent/​unarmed civilians
    • cause/​avoid/​limit/​minimize civilian casualties/​collateral damage
    • impose/​enforce/​lift a curfew
    • engage in/​be a victim of ethnic cleansing
    • be sent to an internment/​a concentration camp
    • accept/​house/​resettle refugees fleeing from war
    • fear/​threaten military/​violent reprisals
    • commit/​be accused of war crimes/​crimes against humanity/​genocide
    Making peace
    • make/​bring/​win/​achieve/​maintain/​promote peace
    • call for/​negotiate/​broker/​declare a ceasefire/​a temporary truce
    • sign a ceasefire agreement
    • call for/​bring/​put an end to hostilities
    • demand/​negotiate/​accept the surrender of somebody/​something
    • establish/​send (in) a peacekeeping force
    • negotiate/​conclude/​ratify/​sign/​accept/​reject/​break/​violate a peace treaty
    Wordfinder
    • aggression
    • arms
    • army
    • attack
    • casualty
    • conflict
    • defend
    • hostile
    • territory
    • war
    Extra Examples
    • Thousands have been arrested in violent ethnic conflicts in the region.
    • to end the conflict with France
    • Conflict between the two groups has left more than 8 000 dead.
    • Peace talks have failed to end the 6-year-old conflict.
    • The UN are hoping to resolve the conflict quickly.
    • Our ability to mobilize large numbers of trained men in time of emergency could forestall future conflict.
    Topics War and conflictb2, Politicsb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • great
    • major
    • bitter
    verb + conflict
    • bring somebody/​something into
    • cause
    • come into
    conflict + verb
    • arise (from something)
    • occur
    • erupt
    preposition
    • during a/​the conflict
    • in a/​the conflict
    • in conflict
    phrases
    • an area of conflict
    • a source of conflict
    • in direct conflict with somebody
    See full entry
  3.  
    a situation in which there are ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes that are opposed to each other; a situation in which it is difficult to choose
    • Her diary was a record of her inner conflict.
    • conflict between A and B The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty.
    • in conflict with something Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other.
    • conflict of something He faced a conflict of loyalties.
    • a serious conflict of opinion
    Extra Examples
    • in direct conflict with his wishes
    • the conflict between science and religion
    • the inherent conflict between what farmers and environmentalists want
    • the inherent conflict between the demands of farmers and wishes of environmentalists
    Topics Opinion and argumentb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • fundamental
    • irreconcilable
    • serious
    conflict + noun
    • situation
    • management
    • resolution
    preposition
    • in conflict with
    • conflict between
    • conflict of
    phrases
    • a conflict of interest
    • a conflict of interests
    • a conflict of loyalties
    See full entry
  4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’.
Idioms
conflict of interest(s)
  1. a situation in which somebody has two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and cannot treat both of them equally and fairly at the same time
    • There was a conflict of interest between his business dealings and his political activities.
    • One member of the planning committee had a conflict of interest as he lived near the proposed road.
    • There is often a conflict of interests between farmers and conservationists.

conflict

verb
 OPAL WOPAL S
/kənˈflɪkt/
/kənˈflɪkt/
[intransitive]
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they conflict
/kənˈflɪkt/
/kənˈflɪkt/
he / she / it conflicts
/kənˈflɪkts/
/kənˈflɪkts/
past simple conflicted
/kənˈflɪktɪd/
/kənˈflɪktɪd/
past participle conflicted
/kənˈflɪktɪd/
/kənˈflɪktɪd/
-ing form conflicting
/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
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  1. if two ideas, beliefs, stories, etc. conflict, it is not possible for them to exist together or for them both to be true synonym clash
    • Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims.
    • There are several major areas where their interests conflict.
    • conflict with something These results conflict with earlier findings.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • apparently
    • seemingly
    • potentially
    preposition
    • with
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    Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’.
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