| 释义 |
an·i·mos·i·ty
\ˌanəˈmäsəd.ē, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English animosite, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French animosité, from Late Latin animositat-, animositas, from Latin animosus courageous, spirited (from animus soul, spirit + -osus -ose) + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at animate
: ill will or resentment tending toward hostile action : smoldering enmity : a feeling of antagonsim
< growling, snarling animosity toward public officials — New Republic >
Synonyms: see enmity |