hawkishness

IPA/hˈɔːkɪʃnəs/
IPA/hˈɔːkɪʃnəs/

hawkishness — noun

1. A strong tendency to support military action, aggressive measures, or confrontat

1.名詞C1
釋義

A strong tendency to support military action, aggressive measures, or confrontational policies in political disputes rather than negotiation or compromise.

例句

Senator Okonkwo's hawkishness on defence spending surprised even his own party members.

collocation: hawkishness on [topic]

Yael argued that the minister's hawkishness would damage relations with neighbouring countries.

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反義詞
  • dovishness

    direct opposite — preference for peace and negotiation

  • pacifism

    stronger — opposition to all war

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person in a position of political or military authority, or a collective body (government, cabinet, administration). Often followed by 'on' plus a policy area (defence, trade, foreign policy).

常見錯誤

❌His hawkishness means he is a cruel person.
✅His hawkishness on defence means he supports higher military spending.
💡Hawkishness describes a political stance, not general cruelty.

2. The quality of having facial features or a physical shape that resembles a hawk,

2.名詞C1
釋義

The quality of having facial features or a physical shape that resembles a hawk, especially a curved, beak-like nose or a sharp profile.

例句

The old man's hawkishness was striking, with a long curved nose and narrow eyes.

collocation: hawkishness + striking

Art critics commented on the hawkishness of the bronze eagle's silhouette in the gallery.

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