1. ready or eager to fight or argue
好鬥的；好爭吵的
He was in a combative mood after the meeting.
會議結束後，他處於一種好鬥的情緒中。
The politician's combative style alienated some voters.
那位政治人物好鬥的風格疏遠了一些選民。
Combative Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
combative
adjective
快速理解
What does "Combative" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Combative"?
形容人或態度好鬥、挑釁、傾向於爭吵或對抗。
- 1
好鬥的
EN: eager to fight or argue
翻譯: 指人天生或習慣性地喜歡爭鬥、爭吵，具有攻擊性。
- 2
挑釁的
EN: showing a readiness to fight or confront
翻譯: 指態度、言論或行為帶有敵意，意在激起衝突或對抗。
- 3
鬥志旺盛的
EN: having a strong desire to compete or struggle
翻譯: 在競爭或困難情境中，表現出強烈的戰鬥意志和不服輸的精神。
小提醒：注意：combative 通常帶有負面含義，形容不必要的、具有攻擊性的好鬥。若想表達正面的「有競爭力」或「有鬥志」，建議使用 competitive 或 spirited。
發音（How to Pronounce "Combative" in English）
How to pronounce "Combative" in English?"Combative" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Combative" from YouTube Videos
暫無 YouTube 示例，重新生成該詞頁可自動補上 1 條。
Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Combative"?How does "Combative" change by context?
2. showing a willingness to fight or struggle
有鬥志的；有戰鬥精神的
The team showed a combative spirit despite being behind.
儘管落後，這支隊伍展現出了鬥志昂揚的精神。
Her combative attitude helped her overcome many obstacles.
她那種不服輸的態度幫助她克服了許多障礙。
3. relating to or involving fighting or conflict
與戰鬥或衝突有關的
The debate took a combative turn as tensions rose.
隨著緊張局勢升級，辯論轉向了對抗性。
The article criticized the combative nature of modern politics.
這篇文章批評了現代政治對抗性的本質。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Combative"?How to make natural sentences with "Combative"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be + combative | 具有好鬥性；處於爭鬥狀態 | He became very combative during the debate. (他在辯論中變得非常好鬥。) |
| combative + noun | 好鬥的…；挑釁的… | She has a combative attitude. (她有一種好鬥的態度。) |
| combative + towards/toward + someone | 對某人懷有敵意/好鬥 | The manager was unnecessarily combative toward his staff. (那位經理對他的員工懷有不必要的敵意。) |
| combative + in + situation | 在…情境中好鬥 | The team was combative in defending their title. (這支隊伍在衛冕冠軍時鬥志昂揚。) |
用法說明
How is "Combative" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Combative"?
combative doing vs combative to do
- combative doing 通常描述一種持續的、習慣性的好鬥狀態或傾向。
- combative to do 則常指在特定情境或針對特定議題時，表現出好鬥的態度。
- 在描述某人的性格特質時，combative 通常直接修飾名詞（如 a combative person），或與動詞 be 連用（如 He is combative）。
- 當與動詞搭配時，combative 後面常接介系詞 about 或 towards 來指明對象。 EN: He has a combative personality, always looking for an argument. 翻譯: 他個性好鬥，總是在找機會爭論。
EN:She became combative when anyone questioned her authority.
翻譯:每當有人質疑她的權威時，她就變得很好鬥。
總結建議
描述本質性格多用 be combative 或 have a combative nature，描述特定反應則可用 become combative 或 get combative。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Combative" and similar words?How to choose "Combative" vs alternatives?
combative vs aggressive
「combative」強調準備好戰鬥或爭論的對抗性態度，而「aggressive」範圍更廣，可指積極進取或具侵略性的行為。
combative vs belligerent
兩者都指好鬥的，但「belligerent」語氣更強烈，常指公開的敵意或交戰狀態。
combative vs argumentative
「combative」強調對抗與戰鬥性，而「argumentative」更專注於喜好爭論、辯駁的傾向。
口語用法
How is "Combative" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Combative"?
引述
當重複或引述他人帶有對抗性的言論或態度時使用。 EN: He said, "I'm feeling combative today, so bring it on." 翻譯: 他說：「我今天鬥志昂揚，儘管放馬過來。」
EN:She described the meeting as "incredibly combative from the start."
翻譯:她形容那場會議「從一開始就充滿了火藥味」。
語氣強調
用於強調某人異常好鬥或充滿敵意的狀態，常帶有驚訝或不贊同的語氣。 EN: Wow, why are you being so combative all of a sudden? 翻譯: 哇，你怎麼突然變得這麼有攻擊性？
EN:He got really combative when I just asked a simple question.
翻譯:我只是問了個簡單的問題，他就變得劍拔弩張。
停頓填充
在描述衝突性情境時，作為一個較強的形容詞，用來填充思考或加強描述。 EN: The whole atmosphere was... well, combative, to say the least. 翻譯: 整個氣氛嘛... 嗯，至少可以說是充滿對抗性。
EN:It wasn't just a debate; it turned into a... combative shouting match.
翻譯:那不僅僅是辯論；它演變成一場... 充滿敵意的叫罵比賽。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式商業報告中，建議使用更中性的詞彙如 "contentious"、"adversarial" 或 "confrontational" 來描述對立狀態，以保持客觀語調。"Combative" 帶有較強烈的個人情緒色彩，在正式文體中可能顯得不夠嚴謹。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Combative"?What fixed phrases with "Combative" should I remember?
combative nature
adjective + noun
好鬥的本性
combative spirit
adjective + noun
鬥志；戰鬥精神
become combative
verb + adjective
變得具有攻擊性；變得愛爭吵
highly combative
adverb + adjective
極度好鬥的；攻擊性很強的
combative tone
adjective + noun
挑釁的語氣；好鬥的口吻
remain combative
verb + adjective
保持戰鬥姿態；持續對抗
combative stance
adjective + noun
對抗的立場；戰鬥姿態
in a combative mood
prepositional phrase
處於好鬥的情緒中；想找人吵架
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Combative"?Which "Combative" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He has a combative.
✓He has a combative personality.
「combative」是形容詞，不能單獨當名詞使用。必須修飾一個名詞，或與動詞（如 be、become）連用。
×He is combative to his colleagues.
✓He is combative with his colleagues.
描述對某人表現出好鬥態度時，正確的介系詞是「with」，而不是「to」。
×He argued combative.
✓He argued combatively.
修飾動詞（如 argue、respond）時，必須使用副詞形式「combatively」。形容詞「combative」主要修飾名詞或與 be 動詞連用。
×We need a combative leader to inspire the team. (if the intended meaning is positive)
✓We need a determined / strong leader to inspire the team.
「Combative」通常帶有負面含義，意指好爭吵、挑釁或敵對的。若想表達正面的「有鬥志的、堅決的」，應使用 determined, resolute, strong-willed 等詞。
×combative (mispronounced or misspelled as 'combaTIVE' with strong stress on 'tive')
✓combative (stress on first syllable: COM-ba-tive)
常見的發音錯誤是將重音放在第二音節。正確的重音在第一音節（COM-），類似於 'COMbat'。拼寫時也需注意是 '-ative' 結尾。
詞形變化
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