aggression
Meaning: Hostile or violent behaviour or attitudes towards another; an unprovoked attack or act of hostility.
Aggression encompasses both behaviour and attitude. In international law, 'an act of aggression' is an unprovoked military attack, which is a serious charge. In psychology, aggression is studied as a fundamental aspect of human and animal behaviour. In everyday usage, it describes hostile, forceful conduct — 'workplace aggression' or 'verbal aggression.' In sports, 'controlled aggression' can be seen positively, meaning assertive, competitive play.
Examples
- The UN Security Council condemned the military aggression and called for an immediate withdrawal. 联合国安理会谴责了此次军事侵略行为,并要求立即撤军。El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU condenó la agresión militar y exigió una retirada inmediata.国連安全保障理事会はその軍事的侵略を非難し、即時撤退を求めた。유엔 안전보장이사회는 그 군사적 침략을 비난하고 즉각적인 철수를 요구했다.
- The psychologist noted that the child's aggression towards classmates was likely a response to difficulties at home. 心理学家指出,该儿童对同学的攻击性行为可能是对家庭困难的回应。La psicóloga señaló que la agresividad del niño hacia sus compañeros era probablemente una respuesta a dificultades en el hogar.心理学者は、その児童のクラスメートに対する攻撃性は、家庭での問題への反応である可能性が高いと指摘した。심리학자는 그 아동의 급우에 대한 공격성이 가정 내 어려움에 대한 반응일 가능성이 높다고 지적했다.
- The team played with controlled aggression that overwhelmed their opponents in the first half. 球队以有控制的攻击性打法在上半场压倒了对手。El equipo jugó con una agresividad controlada que superó a sus rivales en la primera parte.チームはコントロールされた攻撃性をもってプレーし、前半で相手を圧倒した。팀은 통제된 공격성으로 경기에 임하여 전반전에 상대를 압도했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: media, academic, professional
Tone: negative
Origin & History
From Latin aggressionem (an attack), from aggressus, past participle of aggredi (to approach, attack), from ad- (to) + gradi (to step, walk). The psychological behaviour sense developed in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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