pugnacity

IPA/pʌɡˈnæsəti/
IPA/pʌɡˈnæsəti/

pugnacity — 名詞

1. a strong, determined tendency to argue, fight back, or express opinions in a for

1.名詞C1
釋義

好鬥性

愛爭論或打架的性情傾向

a strong, determined tendency to argue, fight back, or express opinions in a forceful and confrontational way

例句

The lawyer's pugnacity in the courtroom earned her both admirers and enemies.

這位律師在法庭上的好鬥性為她贏得了讚賞者，也招來了敵人。

possessive + pugnacity + in + [setting]

Eshe's pugnacity was well known among her colleagues, who dreaded debating with her.

Eshe 的好鬥性在同事間眾所皆知，大家都害怕與她辯論。

常見搭配
  • natural pugnacity
  • sheer pugnacity
  • with characteristic pugnacity
  • display pugnacity
  • reputation for pugnacity
同義詞
  • aggressiveness

    more common and less formal; can describe either positive drive or hostile behaviour

  • belligerence

    suggests active, open hostility rather than a general tendency

  • combativeness

    emphasises readiness to fight, often in a physical sense

  • truculence

    similar register to pugnacity, but implies a fiercer, more cruel disposition

反義詞
  • peaceableness

    a tendency to avoid conflict and seek harmony

  • gentleness

    a mild and kind nature, the opposite of a combative spirit

用法筆記

Formal and somewhat literary; this word appears more often in written English than in conversation. The adjective pugnacious is far more common than the noun pugnacity.

常見錯誤

She showed great pugnacious during the argument.
She showed great pugnacity during the argument.
Pugnacious is an adjective; the noun form pugnacity is needed here.

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