hostile
英 ['hɒstaɪl]
美['hɑstl]
- adj. 敌对的，敌方的；怀敌意的
- n. 敌对
英英释意
- 1. characterized by enmity or ill will;
- "a hostile nation"
- "a hostile remark"
- "hostile actions"
- 2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally;
- "hostile naval and air forces"
- 3. very unfriendly;
- "a hostile attitude"
- 4. impossible to bring into friendly accord;
- "hostile factions"
- 5. very unfavorable to life or growth;
- "a hostile climate"
- "an uncongenial atmosphere"
- "an uncongenial soil"
- "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
- 6. marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development;
- "not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment"
- 7. used of attempts to buy or take control of a business;
- "hostile takeover"
- "hostile tender offer"