belligerent

• 形容一个人、国家或团体怀有敌意、好斗、好战，或正处于冲突或战争之中。

Describes a person, nation, or group that is hostile, aggressive, or engaged in a conflict or war.

1. B2formal

   Showing a readiness to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive in manner.

   好斗且充满敌意

   • His belligerent tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The drunk man became belligerent and started shouting.
   • She gave a belligerent response to the criticism.

   同义词aggressiveantagonisticargumentativebellicosecombativehostilepugnaciousquarrelsometruculentwarlike

   反义词amicableconciliatoryfriendlypacificpeaceful

2. Engaged in warC1formal

   Involved in a conflict or war; fighting.

   交战的

   • The belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
   • International law protects civilians in belligerent territories.
   • The belligerent forces clashed near the border.

   同义词combatantfightingwarring

   反义词pacifistpeaceful

• 名词，指参与冲突、战争或敌对行动的国家、团体或个人。

A noun referring to a nation, group, or person engaged in a conflict, war, or hostile action.

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1. Person engaged in conflictC1formal

   A person, group, or nation that is engaged in a war or conflict.

   交战方

   • The treaty was signed by all belligerents involved in the conflict.
   • The belligerents agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
   • International law governs the treatment of captured belligerents.

   同义词adversaryantagonistcombatantenemyfighterfoe

   反义词pacifistpeacemaker