hostile
gb/hɑstˈaɪl/ us/hɑstˈaɪl/
B1
Inglês
~ 3500
ellenséges, mostoha
B1
1
ellenséges
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is hostile to/toward [someone/something]
The crowd grew hostile after the team lost.
A tömeg ellenségessé vált, miután a csapat kikapott.
She received a hostile response to her proposal.
Ellenséges fogadtatásban részesült a javaslata.
His hostile tone made it clear he disagreed completely.
The two countries have long been hostile toward each other.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The dog is hostile to strangers.
A kutya ellenséges az idegenekkel szemben.
He was hostile to my idea.
Ellenséges volt az ötletemmel szemben.
They are hostile toward the new law.
The man gave me a hostile look.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'hostile' with 'hospital'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Significado
unfriendly or antagonistic
Colocações
hostile attitude
|hostile environment
|hostile reaction
|hostile crowd
Sinónimos
unfriendly (A more general and slightly less intense term for lacking friendliness.)
|
antagonistic (Implies active opposition or resistance, often stronger than 'hostile'.)
Antónimos
friendly (Shows kindness and goodwill, the opposite of hostility.)
|
welcoming (Emphasizes openness and acceptance, contrasting with hostility.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not friendly; showing that you do not like someone or something.
Feeling or showing strong dislike, opposition, or unfriendliness toward someone or something.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
ellenséges
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is hostile [territory/forces]
The soldiers were deep in hostile territory.
A katonák mélyen ellenséges területen jártak.
They detected a hostile aircraft approaching the border.
Egy ellenséges repülőgépet észleltek, amely a határhoz közeledett.
Hostile forces advanced toward the capital.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The army moved into hostile land.
A hadsereg ellenséges területre vonult.
We saw a hostile plane in the sky.
Egy ellenséges repülőgépet láttunk az égen.
The ship is in hostile waters.
Significado
related to an enemy
Colocações
hostile forces
|hostile territory
|hostile aircraft
Sinónimos
enemy (Directly describes someone or something as belonging to an opponent.)
Antónimos
ally (Refers to a friend or supporter in a conflict.)
Temas
military
|conflict
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Belonging to someone who is your enemy.
Relating to or characteristic of an enemy; belonging to a group or force that is opposed to another.
B2
3
ellenséges
B2
mostoha
C1
Padrão de uso:
[place/situation] is hostile to [someone/something]
The desert is a hostile environment for most plants.
A sivatag a legtöbb növény számára mostoha környezet.
She left the company due to a hostile work environment.
Az ellenséges munkahelyi légkör miatt hagyta ott a céget.
Explorers faced hostile weather conditions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The desert is hostile for people.
A sivatag ellenséges környezet az emberek számára.
It is a hostile place to live.
Ellenséges hely lakóhelynek.
The weather was hostile for the trip.
Significado
harmful or difficult environment
Colocações
hostile climate
|hostile work environment
Sinónimos
unfavorable (Less intense, but still indicates difficulty or disadvantage.)
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harsh (Emphasizes physical severity of conditions.)
Antónimos
favorable (Suitable or helpful for success or comfort.)
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hospitable (Friendly and welcoming, especially of environments.)
Temas
environment
|safety
|nature
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Not safe or good for people, animals, or activities.
Describing conditions that are dangerous, unwelcoming, or not suitable for living or working.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
hostile
IPA
GB/hɑstˈaɪl/
US/hɑstˈaɪl/
Sílabas e acento
hos - tile (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tile)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: hostile
Família de palavras
Expressões
hostile takeover
1/hɑstˈaɪl tˈeɪkˌoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
business
unwanted company acquisition
When one company buys another company even though the managers of the second company do not want it.
Exemplos
- The corporation launched a hostile takeover of its rival.
- Shareholders approved the hostile takeover despite management's objections.
hostile takeover
2/hɑstˈaɪl tˈeɪkˌoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
unwanted corporate takeover
When one company tries to buy and control another company even though the other company’s leaders do not want it.
Exemplos
- The board is looking for ways to prevent a hostile takeover by its main competitor.
- Shareholders might welcome a hostile takeover if it offers a high price.
- The company became a target for a hostile takeover after its profits fell.