hostilities
n. 战争; 敌意(hostility的复数); 敌对状态; 战事
You can refer to fighting between two countries or groups who are at war as hostilities .
The authorities have urged people to stock up on fuel in case hostilities break out.
当局已敦促人们储存燃料,以防战事爆发。
When hostilities broke out he returned to England and joined up.
战事爆发之后,他回到英格兰参军了。
Is he really considering a renewal of hostilities at this stage?
他真的在考虑在这个阶段恢复敌对状态吗?
Mexico called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
墨西哥要求立即停止敌对行动。
All the old hostilities resurfaced when they met again.
他们再次碰面时,过去的种种敌意又都冒了出来。
The ambassador did his utmost to prevent the outbreak of hostilities.
这位大使竭尽全力防止战事的爆发.