Animosity



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 憎恶, 仇恨
• ［英］ n. 憎恶, 仇恨 ( a feeling of strong dislike or hatred)
• ［记］ anim ( 生命) +osity;联想: 用整个生命去恨
• ［例］ Much animosity exists between the two opponents.

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English animosite, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French animosité, from Late Latin animositat-, animositas, from Latin animosus spirited, from animus
• Date: 1605
• ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility ; an antagonistic attitude
• Synonyms: see enmity

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