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单词 hostile
释义 hostile
 —hostilely,  adv.  
 /hos"tl/ or, esp. Brit., /-tuyl/,  adj.  
  1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
  2. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism.
  3. characterized by antagonism.
  4. not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable.
  n.  
  5. a person or thing that is antagonistic or unfriendly.
  6.  Mil.   an enemy soldier, plane, ship, etc.
 [1585-95; < L hostilis, equiv. to hostis enemy (see HOST2) + -ilis -ILE]
 Syn. 1. warlike, aggressive. 2. adverse, averse, contrary. HOSTILE, INIMICAL indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. HOSTILE applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. INIMICAL applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation.
 Ant. 1, 2. friendly. 3. sympathetic.
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