conflict
Significado: A serious disagreement or argument, or a state of opposition between ideas or interests
Conflict can refer to armed warfare, personal disputes, or internal struggles (such as a conflict of interest). As a verb, it means to clash or be incompatible. The phrase 'conflict of interest' describes a situation where professional duties clash with personal interests.
Ejemplos
- The conflict between the two countries lasted for several years. 两国之间的冲突持续了好几年。El conflicto entre los dos países duró varios años.両国間の紛争は数年続きました。양국 간의 분쟁은 수년간 지속되었습니다.
- There's a conflict between what he says and what he does. 他说的和做的之间存在矛盾。Hay un conflicto entre lo que dice y lo que hace.彼の言っていることと行動の間に矛盾があります。그가 말하는 것과 행동하는 것 사이에 모순이 있습니다.
- Her work schedule conflicts with her family commitments. 她的工作时间与家庭责任相冲突。Su horario de trabajo entra en conflicto con sus compromisos familiares.彼女の仕事のスケジュールは家族の予定と衝突しています。그녀의 업무 일정이 가족과의 약속과 충돌합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'conflictus' meaning 'a striking together', past participle of 'confligere' (to strike together), from 'con-' (together) and 'fligere' (to strike). Related to 'afflict' and 'inflict'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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