late 15c., from Middle French hostile "of or belonging to an enemy" or directly from Latin hostilis "of an enemy," from hostis "enemy" (see guest). The noun meaning "hostile person" is recorded from 1838, American English, a word from the Indian wars.
双语例句
1. The West has gradually relaxed its hostile attitude to this influential state.
西方对这个颇具影响力的国家的敌视态度已逐渐缓和。
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2. Family control would prevent any hostile takeover or greenmail attempt.
家族管理可以防止任何恶意收购或绿票讹诈的企图。
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3. It could engage the enemy beyond the range of hostile torpedoes.
从这可以避开敌方鱼雷区对敌人发动进攻。
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4. He may construe the approach as a hostile act.
他也许会将这种做法理解为敌视行为。
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5. If you venture from "feminine" standards, you are labelled aggressive and hostile.