B2 adjective 中性

conflict

/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/

Describes two or more things that are incompatible, contradictory, or in opposition to one another. It is used to indicate that ideas, schedules, or facts cannot coexist or be true at the same time.

例句

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1

We couldn't attend the party because we had conflicting schedules that evening.

We were unable to go to the party because our planned timings overlapped or disagreed.

2

The court struggled to reach a verdict due to the conflicting testimonies of the key witnesses.

The legal system found it hard to decide because the witness statements disagreed with each other.

3

I'm getting conflicting signals from him; I can't tell if he's happy or upset.

I am receiving opposite messages from him, making it hard to understand his mood.

词族

名词
conflict
Verb
conflict
副词
conflictingly
形容词
conflicting
相关
confliction
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记忆技巧

Think of the root 'flict' as 'strike' (like flicking a finger). 'Conflicting' is when two things strike together or hit each other head-on.

快速测验

The investigation was delayed because the detectives received _______ reports from the neighbors.

正确!

正确答案是: a

例句

1

We couldn't attend the party because we had conflicting schedules that evening.

everyday

We were unable to go to the party because our planned timings overlapped or disagreed.

2

The court struggled to reach a verdict due to the conflicting testimonies of the key witnesses.

formal

The legal system found it hard to decide because the witness statements disagreed with each other.

3

I'm getting conflicting signals from him; I can't tell if he's happy or upset.

informal

I am receiving opposite messages from him, making it hard to understand his mood.

4

The study's results were conflicting, suggesting that more variables needed to be controlled.

academic

The research findings opposed each other, which meant more factors should be checked.

5

The manager had to balance the conflicting demands of the clients and the internal team.

business

The supervisor had to manage the opposing needs of the customers and the staff.

词族

名词
conflict
Verb
conflict
副词
conflictingly
形容词
conflicting
相关
confliction

常见搭配

conflicting evidence proof that supports opposing conclusions
conflicting reports news or accounts that disagree with each other
conflicting interests goals or benefits that are in competition
conflicting emotions having different feelings about the same thing at once
conflicting views opinions that are fundamentally different

常用短语

conflicting information

data that is not in agreement

conflicting priorities

multiple tasks that all seem urgent but cannot all be done at once

a conflict of interest

a situation where someone's private interests interfere with their official duties

容易混淆的词

conflict vs conflicted

'Conflicted' describes a person's internal feeling of being unsure or torn, whereas 'conflicting' describes external things that oppose each other.

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使用说明

Use 'conflicting' when you are describing things like data, schedules, or stories that do not match. It usually functions as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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常见错误

Learners often say 'I am conflict' when they mean 'I am conflicted' (internal feeling) or 'I am in a conflict' (situation).

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记忆技巧

Think of the root 'flict' as 'strike' (like flicking a finger). 'Conflicting' is when two things strike together or hit each other head-on.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'conflictus', the past participle of 'confligere', meaning 'to strike together'.

语法模式

Used as an adjective before a noun (e.g., conflicting stories). Used after a linking verb like 'be' or 'seem' (e.g., Their accounts were conflicting).
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文化背景

In academic and professional settings, addressing conflicting data or interests is considered a vital part of ethics and critical thinking.

快速测验

The investigation was delayed because the detectives received _______ reports from the neighbors.

正确!

正确答案是: a

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

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trader

A1

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indoor

A1

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threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

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southeastern

A1

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