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strife

UK //straɪf//US //straɪf//

词源

源自中古英语,借自古法语'estrif',可能与古英语'strīð'(争斗)有关。

noun

❶ 指激烈的冲突或争斗,通常发生在个人、群体或国家之间,带有敌意或对抗性质。

“The country was torn apart by civil strife.”

(这个国家因内乱而四分五裂。)

“Family strife can affect children deeply.”

(家庭纷争会深刻影响孩子。)

同义词:conflict, discord, fighting

常见短语

internal strife — 指组织或群体内部的冲突或争斗,通常导致分裂或效率低下。

“The company failed due to internal strife among its leaders.”

(这家公司因领导层内斗而倒闭。)