enmity

'enmәti

托福GRE

n a state of deep-seated ill-will
n the feeling of a hostile person

n. 敌意, 憎恨

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使用频率

enmity 由词根 enm-（表示敌对）和后缀 -ity（表示状态或性质）组成，可以理解为“敌对的状态”。

例句

1. The enmity between the two countries has lasted for decades.

这两个国家之间的敌意已经持续了几十年。

2. Despite their enmity, they decided to work together for a common goal.

尽管他们之间有敌意，但他们决定为了共同的目标合作。

3. The enmity shown in their arguments was surprising to everyone.

他们争论中表现出的敌意让所有人都感到惊讶。