hostile
/ˈhɒstaɪl/ · /ˈhɑːstəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4010 in the learning path
敌意的；强烈反对的
Definitions
adj. unfriendly or strongly opposed to someone or something
敌意的；强烈反对的
adj. having conditions that make life or progress difficult
恶劣的；不利的
adj. belonging to an enemy or acting against another side
敌方的；敌对的
Example
His hostile reply made everyone at the table uncomfortable.
他充满敌意的回答让桌边的每个人都感到不自在。
Communities may become hostile to new developments if residents feel excluded from the planning process.
如果居民觉得自己被排除在规划过程之外，社区可能会强烈反对新的开发项目。
Collocations
- hostile to change
- hostile reception
- hostile environment
- hostile forces
Word family
- hostility (n.)
Synonyms
- unfriendly
- antagonistic
Antonyms
- friendly
- welcoming
Usage tip
hostile to后接名词或动名词，表示敌视或反对。
FAQ
- What does hostile mean?
- unfriendly or strongly opposed to someone or something having conditions that make life or progress difficult belonging to an enemy or acting against another side
- How is hostile pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɒstaɪl/, US /ˈhɑːstəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
