belligerence
UK/bə'lɪdʒərəns/US/bi'lidʒәrәns/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Aggressive or hostile behavior; readiness to fight
好战，敌对态度，挑衅
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbelligerentroot
+
-encecarry, bear, perform, conduct
=belligerence
belligerent + -ence (state/quality) = the quality of being belligerent. (Also spelled belligerency in the legal sense of being a party at war.)
Common Collocations
- 1.open belligerence公然的敌意
- 2.act of belligerence挑衅行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
His belligerence at the meeting alienated everyone.