fighting
/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfī-tiŋ/ (ame, mw)
fighting — 名詞
1. a situation in which people or groups use physical force against each other, esp
戰鬥；打鬥
人與人之間的暴力衝突
a situation in which people or groups use physical force against each other, especially during a war, a battle, or a violent argument between individuals or gangs.
The fighting between the two groups lasted for days before the leaders called a ceasefire.
這兩個群體之間的戰鬥持續了好幾天，直到雙方領袖宣布停火。
collocation: fighting between [groups]
Heavy fighting was reported in the capital as government forces took back the city.
首都爆發了激烈的戰鬥，政府軍奪回了該城。
collocation: heavy fighting
After weeks of fighting, the rebel army finally took control of the northern region.
經過數週的戰鬥，叛軍終於控制了北部地區。
The fighting left hundreds of families without homes or access to clean water.
這場戰鬥導致數百個家庭無家可歸，也無法獲得乾淨的水。
Kian's grandmother rarely spoke about the street fighting she witnessed in her hometown during the war.
Kian 的祖母很少談起她在戰爭期間於家鄉目睹的街頭戰鬥。
- peace
a state without fighting or war
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not add -s. You cannot say 'fightings'.
常見錯誤
fighting — 形容詞
- fightingpositive
- more fightingcomparative
- most fightingsuperlative
1. showing a strong readiness to argue, compete, or physically fight with others, o
好鬥的
表現出好戰或好爭論的態度
showing a strong readiness to argue, compete, or physically fight with others, often as a part of someone's character or mood — describes a person's attitude, nature, or behaviour rather than actual combat.
Ayana has a fighting attitude that makes her a tough opponent in every debate.
Ayana 擁有鬥志昂揚的態度，使她成為每場辯論中難以對付的對手。
collocation: fighting attitude / nature
With fighting spirit in its eyes, the little dog bravely faced the much larger stranger.
眼裡燃燒著鬥志，那隻小狗勇敢面對體型大得多的陌生來客。
collocation: fighting spirit
The team's fighting attitude helped them win the championship against all odds.
這支隊伍的鬥志幫助他們在重重困難下贏得了冠軍。
Asher's fighting stance showed he was ready to defend himself if necessary.
Asher 的戰鬥姿勢顯示他已準備好在必要時自我防衛。
The cat's fighting nature came out when a stranger entered the garden at night.
那隻貓在夜裡有陌生人進入花園時，展現出了好鬥的天性。
- aggressive
stronger, can imply hostility; 'fighting' is slightly less negative
- combative
formal; suggests a habit of arguing or fighting
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 2 (COMBAT-READY): sense 2 describes military readiness; this sense describes personal character or mood. Both are used only before a noun.
常見錯誤
2. designed, trained, or ready to take part in combat or military operations — desc
作戰用的
為戰鬥而設計或訓練的
designed, trained, or ready to take part in combat or military operations — describes soldiers, equipment, or groups that are prepared for physical battle.
The general ordered the fighting units to move closer to the front line.
將軍命令作戰部隊向前線靠近。
collocation: fighting unit / force
Caio's fighting battalion was among the first units to reach the front line.
Caio 的作戰營是首批抵達前線的部隊之一。
collocation: fighting battalion / unit
The country has reduced its number of active fighting aircraft to save money.
該國為了節省經費，減少了現役作戰飛機的數量。
These troops are among the most experienced fighting forces the nation has ever produced.
這些部隊是該國有史以來最經驗豐富的作戰部隊之一。
The navy sent its best fighting ships to patrol the southern coast.
海軍派遣了最精良的作戰艦艇前往南部海岸巡邏。
- combat-ready
more specific; implies full preparation for battle
- battle-hardened
implies experience from past fighting, not just training
- non-combat
describing roles or equipment not meant for fighting
用法筆記
Used mainly before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say 'The soldier is fighting' to mean 'ready to fight' — that would be read as the verb form.