combat
/ˈkɒmbæt/ · /ˈkɑːmbæt/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4655 in the learning path
抗击；遏制
Definitions
v. to fight against something harmful
抗击；遏制
n. fighting between opposing forces or individuals
战斗；搏斗
Example
We opened the windows to combat the afternoon heat.
我们打开窗户来抵御午后的炎热。
Governments can combat air pollution by improving public transport and enforcing stricter limits on industrial emissions.
政府可以通过改善公共交通和加强工业排放限制的执行来治理空气污染。
Collocations
- combat climate change
- combat poverty
- combat disease
- armed combat
Word family
- combatant (n.)
- combative (adj.)
Synonyms
- fight
- counter
Usage tip
作动词直接接问题或危害，不必加against。
FAQ
- What does combat mean?
- to fight against something harmful fighting between opposing forces or individuals
- How is combat pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒmbæt/, US /ˈkɑːmbæt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
