conflicts
conflicts — 名詞
- conflictssingular
- conflictsesplural
1. a strong difference of opinion or a serious argument between people or groups wh
衝突；爭執
雙方因意見對立而起的爭執
a strong difference of opinion or a serious argument between people or groups who want different things
A bitter conflict broke out between the two families over the inherited farmland.
兩個家族為了繼承來的農地爆發了激烈的爭執。
conflict between X and Y over Z
Christopher tried to settle the conflict between his quarreling coworkers before lunch.
Christopher 試著在午餐前化解吵架同事之間的爭執。
The new parking rules sparked a noisy conflict among the apartment residents at every meeting.
新的停車規定每次開會，都在公寓住戶之間引發吵鬧的爭執。
There was open conflict in the council meeting after the budget cuts were announced.
預算刪減一宣布，市議會會議上就出現了公開的衝突。
- dispute
more formal, often official or legal
- disagreement
milder, no sense of fighting
- quarrel
smaller and more personal
文法句型
conflict between [parties]
conflict over [issue]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is a disagreement or argument, while sense 2 is physical fighting or war.
常見錯誤
2. open fighting or war between countries, armies, or rival armed groups
武裝衝突
國家或群體間的武力交戰
open fighting or war between countries, armies, or rival armed groups
The armed conflict along the border forced thousands of villagers to flee their homes.
邊境的武裝衝突迫使數千名村民逃離家園。
armed conflict along [a border]
Years of conflict between the two nations finally ended with a peace treaty.
兩國之間多年的交戰，終於以一紙和平條約畫下句點。
Adaeze reported on the conflict from a ruined city near the front line.
Adaeze 在前線附近一座殘破的城市報導這場武裝衝突。
Many soldiers were wounded during the long conflict in the northern hills.
在北方山區漫長的交戰中，許多士兵都受了傷。
文法句型
conflict between [groups/countries]
armed conflict
用法筆記
Often appears as 'armed conflict' and pairs with verbs like 'break out', 'escalate', and 'end'.
3. a situation where two ideas, needs, or duties cannot both be satisfied at the sa
牴觸；矛盾
兩者無法同時成立的牴觸
a situation where two ideas, needs, or duties cannot both be satisfied at the same time
Tanvi feels a constant conflict between her night job and her morning classes.
Tanvi 覺得晚上打工和早上上課之間，老是相互牴觸。
conflict between X and Y
Élise felt a deep conflict between her dreams and her parents' wishes.
Élise 在自己的夢想和父母的期望之間感到深深的矛盾。
A conflict between speed and safety slowed the bridge project for months.
速度與安全之間的牴觸，讓這項橋梁工程延宕了好幾個月。
The witness statements were in direct conflict, so the jury grew confused.
幾名證人的證詞直接相互牴觸，陪審團因此愈聽愈糊塗。
- clash
sharper and more sudden
- incompatibility
formal and abstract
- tension
an ongoing strain rather than an open break
- harmony
things that fit smoothly together
- compatibility
able to exist together without trouble
文法句型
conflict between [A] and [B]
in conflict with
用法筆記
Subject is usually abstract — needs, values, or schedules; takes 'between' for two clashing things or 'with' for one clashing against another.
4. a situation where someone's private interests might stop them from judging or de
利益衝突
私利可能影響公正判斷的處境
a situation where someone's private interests might stop them from judging or deciding fairly
The judge stepped aside because of a clear conflict of interest in the case.
由於這起案件存在明顯的利益衝突，法官主動迴避。
conflict of interest (must step aside)
Michael refused the expensive gift to avoid any conflict of interest at work.
Michael 婉拒了那份貴重的禮物，以免在工作上產生任何利益衝突。
Owning shares in the company created a conflict of interest for the inspector.
持有這家公司的股份，讓這名稽查員陷入了利益衝突。
A conflict of interest arises when a referee bets on a match they control.
當裁判對自己執法的比賽下注時，就產生了利益衝突。
- bias
the unfairness that results from it
- partiality
favouring one side over another
- impartiality
deciding without favouring anyone
- neutrality
taking no side at all
文法句型
a conflict of interest
conflict of interest for [somebody]
用法筆記
Almost always the fixed phrase 'a conflict of interest'; rarely used in the plural when describing a single biased decision.
5. the struggle between rival characters or forces that drives the plot of a story
戲劇衝突
推動劇情發展的對立力量
the struggle between rival characters or forces that drives the plot of a story or play forward
The novel's central conflict pits a poor farmer against a greedy landlord.
這部小說的核心衝突，是一個窮農夫對抗貪婪的地主。
central conflict pits X against Y
A gripping conflict between a detective and a clever thief carries the entire novel.
偵探與狡猾竊賊之間精彩的衝突，撐起了整部小說。
Naoko built the play's conflict around two sisters fighting over an old house.
Naoko 把這齣戲的衝突，安排在兩姊妹爭奪一棟老房子上。
The main conflict in the film is the hero's struggle against his own fear.
這部電影的主要衝突，是主角與自身恐懼之間的拉鋸。
- tension
the emotional strain that builds in the plot
- struggle
the active effort against an opposing force
- opposition
the force set against the main character
文法句型
central conflict
internal/external conflict
用法筆記
A literary-studies term; usually 'internal conflict' (within one character) or 'external conflict' (against another person or force).
conflicts — 動詞
- conflictspresent simple I / you / we / they
- conflictses3rd person singular
- conflictsing-ing form
- conflictsedpast simple
1. (of beliefs, facts, or rules) to be so different from each other that they canno
牴觸；不合
信念或事實彼此矛盾無法並存
(of beliefs, facts, or rules) to be so different from each other that they cannot both be true at once
Rania's travel plans conflict with the dates of the family wedding.
Rania 的旅行計畫和家族婚禮的日期相牴觸。
X conflicts with Y (plans/dates)
The new evidence conflicts with what the first witness told the police.
這項新證據和第一位證人向警方所說的內容並不一致。
These safety rules conflict with the factory's old working habits.
這些安全規定和工廠長久以來的工作習慣相牴觸。
What the manager promised conflicts sharply with the printed contract.
經理當初的承諾，和白紙黑字的合約嚴重牴觸。
- clash
stronger and more sudden
- differ
milder; simply not the same
- contradict
one statement directly denies another
文法句型
conflict with [something]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a thing — plans, facts, or rules — rather than a person; always takes 'with' for the thing it clashes against.
常見錯誤
2. (of people or groups) to fight each other, or to argue strongly and openly
爭鬥；交戰
公開地打鬥或激烈爭執
(of people or groups) to fight each other, or to argue strongly and openly
The two tribes had conflicted for generations before a chief finally made peace.
這兩個部落爭鬥了好幾個世代，直到一位首領終於促成和解。
conflict for [a long period]
Henrik openly conflicted with his business partner over every major decision.
Henrik 在每一項重大決定上，都和他的事業夥伴公開爭鬥。
conflict openly with [somebody]
The striking workers and the owners conflicted bitterly throughout the cold winter.
罷工的工人和資方在整個寒冬裡激烈爭鬥。
Rival fans conflicted outside the stadium after the final whistle blew.
終場哨聲一響，敵對的球迷就在體育場外大打出手。
文法句型
conflict with [somebody]
conflict over [something]
用法筆記
Subject is people or groups acting against each other; more formal and less common than the 'be incompatible' sense above.