belligerent
UK/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/US/bi'lidʒәrәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue
好战的，挑衅的，寻衅的
n.
A nation or party engaged in a war or conflict
交战国，交战方
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin bellum (war) + gerere (to wage, conduct) + -ent = 'war-waging.' This is the 'conduct/carry on' side of gerere, not physical carrying: to gerere bellum was to 'carry on' a war. From literally being at war, it broadened to describe any person who is aggressive and itching for a fight.
Root gest still carries 36 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.belligerent attitude好战的态度
- 2.belligerent tone挑衅的语气
- 3.belligerent nation交战国
Example Sentences
- 1.
He became belligerent after a few drinks and started an argument.
- 2.
Both belligerents agreed to a temporary ceasefire.