hostility
gb/hɑstˈɪləti/ us/hɑstˈɪləti/
B2
Англійська
~ 6300
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B2
state
1
strong unfriendliness or antagonism
A strong feeling or show of dislike and anger toward a person, group, or idea.
Модель уживання:
hostility toward [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse "hostility" with "hospitality" because they look similar. "Hostility" means unfriendliness or anger, while "hospitality" means warm and friendly welcome. Also, learners may try to use it as an adjective (e.g., *a hostility person*); the correct adjective is "hostile" (e.g., *a hostile person*).
Синоніми
antagonism (Stresses active opposition and tension, often in a continuing relationship.)
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resentment (Focuses more on a long-lasting bitter feeling than on outward behavior.)
Антоніми
friendliness (Direct opposite, showing warm and kind behavior instead of cold or angry behavior.)
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goodwill (Emphasizes a positive, supportive attitude rather than negative, opposing feelings.)
Словосполучення
open hostility
|growing hostility
|show hostility
|hostility toward immigrants
|racial hostility
|deep hostility
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|society
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Her open hostility toward the new manager made meetings very uncomfortable.
- There is growing hostility toward the proposed changes in the law.
- He tried to hide his hostility, but his cold tone gave him away.
- The workers felt a lot of hostility from local residents when the factory opened.
- Online anonymity can sometimes increase hostility in discussions.
Навчальні приклади
- I could feel his hostility when I walked into the room.
- There is a lot of hostility toward the new rules at school.
- She spoke with clear hostility and did not try to be polite.
- The two neighbors live in constant hostility.
- Their hostility toward each other makes it hard to work as a team.
Іменник
C1
event
2
fighting or warlike actions
Military fighting or war between groups or countries, usually said as "hostilities" in the plural.
Модель уживання:
hostilities between [groups/countries]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this sense is usually plural: we normally say "hostilities" when talking about war or fighting, not "a hostility". They may also confuse this with general emotional hostility; in military or political news, it often specifically means armed conflict.
Синоніми
combat (More specific to the actual physical fighting between armed forces.)
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conflict (Broader and can include political or social struggle as well as physical fighting.)
Антоніми
peace (General state with no war or fighting between groups or countries.)
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truce (A formal agreement to stop fighting, often temporary, that brings hostilities to a halt.)
Словосполучення
cease hostilities
|end hostilities
|outbreak of hostilities
|resume hostilities
|hostilities break out
|armed hostilities
Теми
politics
|war
|international
|law
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Both sides agreed to cease hostilities at midnight.
- Hostilities broke out along the border after weeks of tension.
- International observers were sent to monitor the end of hostilities.
- The peace agreement formally ended all hostilities between the two nations.
- Talks collapsed, and hostilities resumed the following week.
Навчальні приклади
- The two countries finally stopped all hostilities.
- Hostilities began again after the peace talks failed.
- They signed a deal to end hostilities and start peace.
- Many people died during the long hostilities between the groups.
- The leaders promised that hostilities would not start again.
Граматика
Словникова форма
hostility
IPA
GB/hɑstˈɪləti/
US/hɑstˈɪləti/
Склади й наголос
hos - til - ity (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (til)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: hostility
- Plural: hostilities, hostility
Споріднені слова
Forms
hostilities
noun
Core family
hostile
adjective B1
Вирази
cease hostilities
1/sˈis hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
to stop military fighting
To stop all fighting and shooting between armies or groups.
Приклади
- Both sides agreed to cease hostilities while negotiators met in the capital.
- The UN called on the rebel forces to cease hostilities immediately.
hostilities break out
1/hɑstˈɪlətiz bɹˈeɪk ˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
when fighting suddenly starts
Used to say that war or fighting suddenly starts between groups or countries.
Приклади
- Hostilities broke out after months of rising tension along the border.
- No one expected hostilities to break out so quickly.
open hostility
1/ˈoʊpən hɑstˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
hostility that is obvious
Hostility that is clear and easy for everyone to see, not hidden or controlled.
Приклади
- There was open hostility between the two candidates during the debate.
- His comment was met with open hostility from the audience.
resume hostilities
1/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
Restart fighting or conflict
To start fighting again after stopping for some time.
Приклади
- The two countries resumed hostilities after peace talks failed.
- Hostilities resumed at dawn.
resume hostilities
2/ɹˈɛzəmˌeɪ hɑstˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase
formal
to start fighting again
To begin fighting again after a period of no fighting.
Приклади
- After the failed talks, both sides threatened to resume hostilities.
- The government warned that it would resume hostilities if the ceasefire was broken.