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enemy

/ˈenəmi/

CEFR level A2Topic SocietyWord #1248 in the learning path

敌人;敌方

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Definitions

n. A person or group that opposes or wants to harm another.

敌人;敌方

n. Something that seriously harms or threatens something else.

危害物;大敌

Example

In the story, the prince becomes friends with his enemy.

故事里,王子和他的敌人成了朋友。

Public distrust can become an enemy of effective environmental policy, particularly when governments fail to explain their decisions.

公众的不信任可能成为有效环境政策的大敌,尤其是在政府未能解释其决策时。

Collocations

  • bitter enemy
  • common enemy
  • enemy forces

Synonyms

  • foe
  • adversary

Antonyms

  • friend
  • ally

Usage tip

enemy指敌人;比赛对手通常用opponent。

FAQ

What does enemy mean?
A person or group that opposes or wants to harm another. Something that seriously harms or threatens something else.
How is enemy pronounced?
UK /ˈenəmi/, US /ˈenəmi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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