conflict noun ⇨conflict (a conflict of interests)⇨debate (the conflict over pay)⇨war (a bloody conflict)conflict
noun
conflict ♦︎ contradiction ♦︎ clash ♦︎ collision ♦︎ oppositionThese are all words for a situation in which two things are very different from each other and cannot easily exist together.这些词均表示抵触、矛盾、不一致。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in conflict / contradiction / opposition◆a conflict / clash / collision with sb / sth◆in contradiction / opposition to sb / sth◆conflict / a contradiction / a clash / a collision / an opposition between sb / sth◆(a / an) fundamental / apparent conflict / contradiction / opposition◆in direct conflict / contradiction / opposition◆to see / create a conflict / contradiction◆to avoid a conflict / clash / collision◆to resolve a conflict / contradiction / clash■conflict [countable, uncountable] a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes抵触;矛盾;不一致◆The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty.这个故事讲的是爱情与责任之间典型的矛盾。◆There is often a conflict of interests between farmers and conservationists.农民和环保主义者之间经常存在利益冲突。◆Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other.这些观念有许多看上去似乎相互矛盾。■contradiction [countable, uncountable] a situation in which two facts or statements are so different from each other that they cannot both be accepted together as true冲突;矛盾;对立◆A healthy suntan is a contradiction in terms.健康晒黑是一个自相矛盾的说法。◆His public speeches are in direct contradiction to his personal lifestyle.他的公开言论与他本人的生活方式恰恰相反。 see also contradictory ⇨ inconsistent■clash [countable] the effect of trying to combine two things that are very different from each other and cannot easily exist together不相融;冲突;抵触◆Simply put, the conflict comes down to a clash of cultures.简言之,这个矛盾归根结底是文化冲突。◆Personality clashes led to the break-up of the band.性格不合导致这个乐队解散了。■collision kəˈlɪʒn [countable, uncountable] (written) a strong disagreement between two people or between opposing ideas or opinions; the meeting of two things that are very different(两人之间或对立看法、意见之间的)冲突,抵触;碰撞◆The problem comes from a collision between two opposing points of view.这个问题源于两种对立观点的冲突。◆In his work we see the collision of two different traditions.在他的作品中我们看到两种不同传统的碰撞。NOTE辨析 Clash or collision?A collision is the meeting of two different things, a clash is the negative effect this meeting can have. The effects of a collision are sometimes good or interesting. * collision是两种不同事物的会合,clash是这种会合可能会有的负面效应。collision的效果有时是好的或有趣的◆Australian food is an exciting collision of native, Asian and European cuisines.澳大利亚食品是本土菜肴与亚洲和欧洲菜肴互相碰撞后得出的令人惊喜的融合。■opposition [uncountable, countable] (formal) the state of being as different as possible; two things that are as different as possible对立;对立的事物◆Many fairy stories are based on the opposition between good and evil.许多童话故事是以善与恶的对立为基础的。◆His poetry is full of oppositions and contrasts.他的诗歌充满了对立与反差。conflict
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conflict ♦︎ contrast ♦︎ contradict ♦︎ be at odds ♦︎ clash ♦︎ go against sthThese are all words and expressions that can be used when two very different ideas, feelings or personalities come together.这些词语均表示想法、感觉或性格产生冲突、相抵触、相互矛盾。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to conflict / contrast / be at odds / clash with sth◆to be at odds / clash over sth◆stories / versions conflict / contradict each other / are at odds◆conflicting / contrasting opinions / personalities / emotions■conflict kənˈflɪkt [intransitive](of two ideas, beliefs, stories, feelings or personalities) to be so different from each other that they cannot easily exist together or both be true(两种想法、信仰、说法、感觉或性格)冲突,抵触◆These results conflict with earlier findings.这些结果与之前的发现相矛盾。◆Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims.究竟有多少援助到了饥民手里,相关报告彼此矛盾。◆He was torn between conflicting loyalties to family and work.忠于家庭还是忠于工作,两者相互矛盾,他左右为难。■contrastkənˈtrɑːst; NAmEkənˈtræst [intransitive](of two things) to show a clear difference when close together or when compared(两个事物并列或作比较时)显出明显差异,形成对照◆Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises.她的行动与她的承诺相差甚远。◆Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply.她的行动与她的承诺相差甚远。 see also contrast ⇨ difference, contrast ⇨ oppositenoun, contrasting ⇨ different■contradictˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt; NAmEˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt [transitive](of statements or pieces of evidence) to be so different from each other that they cannot both be true(陈述或证据)相抵触,相矛盾,相反◆The two stories contradict each other.这两种说法相互抵触。◆This version of events was contradicted by eyewitness reports.对事件的这种说法和目击者的报告相矛盾。 see also contradictory ⇨ inconsistent■be at ˈodds
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to be very different from sth, when it should be the same有差异;相矛盾◆Her story was at odds with the police report.她的叙述与警方报告相矛盾。 see also at odds ⇨ inconsistent■clash [intransitive] (ratherinformal, especially journalism尤用于新闻) (of two ideas, beliefs or personalities) to be so different from each other that they cannot easily exist together and often cause arguments(两种想法、信仰或性格)不相容,抵触(且常引起争论)◆He clashed with his father over politics.他和父亲政见分歧很大。◆His views and his father's clashed.他与父亲意见相左。NOTE辨析 Conflict or clash?Conflict has a wider range and is often used to talk about stories, beliefs and emotions that are very different from each other. Clash is more often used to talk about the angry disagreement caused by people having very different opinions. People or their opinions can clash but people cannot conflict. * conflict的使用范围更广,常指说法、信仰和情感彼此差异甚大。clash多指人们意见严重不合而起愤怒的争执。clash的主语可以是人或观点,但是conflict的主语不能是人◆He conflicted with his father over politics.■ˌgo aˈgainst sth
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(of an idea, belief or action) to not fit or agree with another idea or belief(想法、信仰或行动)与⋯相违背◆Paying for hospital treatment goes against her principles.拿钱到医院治病有违她的原则。◆His thinking goes against all logic.他的想法完全不合情理。
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