warring

• 描述彼此处于冲突或战争状态的群体或各方。

Describes groups or parties engaged in conflict or war with each other.

1. Engaged in warB2formal

   Involved in or characterized by active fighting or conflict between opposing groups.

   交战的

   • The warring factions finally agreed to a ceasefire.
   • Ancient warring tribes fought over territory.
   • The novel depicts warring kingdoms in medieval times.

   同义词belligerentcombatantembattledfightinghostile

   反义词pacifistpeaceful

2. In conflict or disputeC1formal

   Describing people or groups that are in ongoing disagreement or hostility.

   交战的

   • The warring siblings argued over their inheritance.
   • Warring political parties blocked the legislation.
   • Their warring opinions led to heated debates.

   同义词antagonisticbelligerentconflictinghostileopposingquarrelsome

   反义词harmoniouspeacefulunited

• 动词，表示发动或进行国家、团体之间的武装冲突。

A verb used to declare or engage in a state of armed conflict between nations or groups.

1. Declare warC1formal

   To formally declare a state of war against another country or entity.

   宣战

   • The government warred against the invading forces.
   • Nations warred over territorial disputes for decades.
   • They warred with their neighbors for control of the river.

2. Engage in conflictC1formal

   To engage in fighting or struggle, often figuratively.

   发动战争

   • The two factions warred bitterly for years.
   • Brothers warred over their inheritance.
   • The tribes warred throughout the summer.

   同义词battleclashcombatcontendfightstrivestruggle

   反义词concordpacifypeace