enmity
含义: A deep-seated, often long-standing mutual hatred or hostility between individuals, groups, or nations.
Enmity is stronger and more enduring than 'hostility' or 'antagonism.' It describes a settled state of mutual ill-will rather than a temporary disagreement. The word appears frequently in historical, diplomatic, and literary contexts — 'centuries of enmity between the two nations.' It is the opposite of 'amity' (friendship, goodwill) and often collocates with 'bitter,' 'deep,' and 'longstanding.'
例句
- The enmity between the two families had persisted for generations, long after anyone could remember its origins. 两家之间的仇恨延续了数代,远在任何人能记起其起因之后。La enemistad entre las dos familias había persistido durante generaciones, mucho después de que nadie pudiera recordar su origen.二つの家族間の仇恨は何世代にもわたり続き、その起源を覚えている者はとうにいなくなっていた。두 가문 사이의 원한은 여러 세대에 걸쳐 이어졌으며, 그 기원을 기억하는 사람은 이미 아무도 없었다.
- Decades of political enmity gave way to cautious cooperation in the face of a shared threat. 数十年的政治仇恨在共同威胁面前让位于谨慎的合作。Décadas de enemistad política dieron paso a una cooperación cautelosa frente a una amenaza compartida.数十年にわたる政治的敵対は、共通の脅威を前にして慎重な協力関係に道を譲った。수십 년에 걸친 정치적 적대는 공동의 위협 앞에서 조심스러운 협력으로 전환되었다.
- The treaty was intended to end centuries of enmity and establish a lasting peace between the neighbouring states. 该条约旨在终结数百年的仇恨,在邻国之间建立持久的和平。El tratado pretendía poner fin a siglos de enemistad y establecer una paz duradera entre los estados vecinos.その条約は、数世紀にわたる敵意を終わらせ、近隣国家間に恒久的な平和を築くことを目指していた。그 조약은 수세기에 걸친 적의를 종식하고 인접 국가 간에 항구적인 평화를 수립하기 위한 것이었다.
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用法指南
语境: diplomatic, historical, literary
语气: solemn
起源与历史
From Old French enemistié, from Latin inimicitia (hostility), from inimicus (enemy), from in- (not) + amicus (friend). Entered English in the 13th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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