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feuds

/fjuːdz/

Meanings
noun

世仇，宿怨

A state of long-standing mutual hostility.

Examples :

"The two families' feuds lasted for generations, causing bitterness and preventing them from ever being friends. "
这两家人的世仇延续了好几代，给他们带来了痛苦，也让他们永远无法成为朋友。
family history war society politics
noun

世仇，宿怨。

A combination of kindred to avenge injuries or affronts, done or offered to any of their blood, on the offender and all his race.

Examples :

"The long-standing feuds between the two families in the town had started generations ago with a disagreement over land and continued with acts of revenge from both sides. "
镇上两个家族之间由来已久的世仇，源于几代前关于土地的争端，并因双方持续不断的复仇行为而延续至今。
family culture history society war tradition
noun

封地，采邑

An estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service.

Examples :

"While outdated, historical records detailed the feuds the Duke granted his loyal knights, each parcel of land expected to provide resources for their service to him. "
虽然已经过时，但历史记录详细记载了公爵赏赐给他忠诚骑士们的封地，每一块土地都要求为他们效忠公爵提供资源。
property history law

Related Words

Illustration wrestling

wrestling verb

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

摔跤，格斗

"The two brothers were wrestling for the last slice of pizza. "

为了最后一块披萨，两兄弟正在扭打着争夺。

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combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

结合，联合，组合

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

柔和的音乐和温暖的灯光相结合，在客厅里营造出一种轻松的氛围。

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hostility noun

/hɒˈstɪlɪti/ /hɑˈstɪlɪti/

敌意，恶意，敌对状态

"My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us."

我对你的怨恨和愤怒造成了敌意，并在我们之间产生了隔阂。

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bitterness noun

/ˈbɪtənəs/

苦味，苦涩。

"The lemon had a noticeable bitterness. "

这 个 柠檬 有 一 股 很 明 显 的 苦味。

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elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

详细阐述， 详细说明。

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

老师详细阐述了罗马帝国的历史，解释了很多关于他们日常生活的细节。

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wrestlers noun

/ˈrɛslərz/ /ˈrɛsələrz/

摔跤手，角力士

"The wrestlers trained hard every day after school. "

放学后，那些摔跤手每天都努力训练。

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

阻止，防止，避免

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

我定期刷牙，是为了防止牙齿变黄。

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historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

历史小说

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

历史小说在那家书店里非常畅销。

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

继续，持续。

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

你需要我继续卸这些东西吗？

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

晋升，提升

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

经过多年的努力工作，玛丽亚得到了晋升，成为了高级经理。

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generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

创造，产生，生育。

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

该公司不断产生新想法，使其始终领先于竞争对手。

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disagreement noun

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

分歧，争论.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

他们就卧室刷什么颜色有点小小的分歧，不过他们已经达成妥协了。