animus

🇬🇧 UK/'ænimәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A feeling of hostility or ill will; a motivating intention or attitude.

敌意;意向;基本态度

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
animusother
=animus

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His animus toward the rival company was barely concealed.

  • 2.

    There was an underlying animus driving their bitter conflict.

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