plural wars
plural wars
Learner's definition of WAR
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: a state or period of fighting between countries or groups战争;战争状态;战争时期 [count]
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They fought a war over the disputed territory.他们就争议领土开战。
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A war broke out when the colonists demanded their independence.殖民地人民要求独立,战争爆发了。
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a nuclear war [=a war fought using nuclear weapons]核战争
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We need to resolve our conflicts without resorting to war.我们需要以不诉诸武力的方式解决我们的争端。
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People behave differently during a time of war.战争时期,人们的表现各异。
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War could break out soon. [=a war might start soon]战争可能很快就会爆发。
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The two countries were at war (with each other).两国正在交战。
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The President decided against going to war. [=starting a war with another country]总统决定不对他国开战。
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The taking of American hostages was seen as an act of war by the United States.这次绑架美国人质被美国视为宣战行为。
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 — see also civil war, cold war, holy war, prisoner of war, world war 2
: a situation in which people or groups compete with or fight against each other竞争;斗争;对抗 [count]
[noncount]
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[count] : an organized effort by a government or other large organization to stop or defeat something that is viewed as dangerous or bad(为消灭危害而进行的)抗击,斗争
all's fair in love and war
— see 1fair
this means war
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used to show you are offended by what someone has said or done and want to start a fight with that person那就开战(表示被某人的话或行为冒犯后想要动武) -
He insulted my girlfriend, and as far as I'm concerned, this means war.他侮辱我女朋友,在我看来,这意味着开打!
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(humorous) Make fun of my car, will you? This means war!取笑我的车,是吧?找挨揍啊!
war of nerves
— see nerve