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conflict

/ˈkɒnflɪkt/
con · flict ˈkɒn · flɪkt
English Definition
n. fight or disagreement
中文释义
冲突,矛盾
Significado en Español
conflicto, contradicción
한국어 뜻
갈등, 충돌
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xung đột, mâu thuẫn
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How to use “conflict” in a sentence

There was a conflict between the teams.

两队之间发生冲突。

The two friends settled their conflict by talking it through.

这两个朋友通过好好谈一谈解决了矛盾。

Every good story needs a conflict for the hero to solve.

每个好故事都需要一个让主人公去解决的冲突。

The soccer game conflicts with my piano lesson.

足球比赛和我的钢琴课时间冲突了。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(common)+flict(hit)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word “conflict” as used in the sentence: “The ongoing conflict between the two countries has affected their economies”?

  1. A agreement
  2. B unity
  3. C dispute
  4. D celebration
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C — dispute. “conflict” means n. fight or disagreement

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The long-running ______ between the two families finally ended in peace.

  1. A friendship
  2. B conflict
  3. C harmony
  4. D agreement
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B — conflict. “conflict” means n. fight or disagreement

Common questions about “conflict”

What does “conflict” mean?

conflict — n. fight or disagreement. In Chinese: 冲突,矛盾.

How do you pronounce “conflict”?

conflict is pronounced /ˈkɒnflɪkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · flict.

How do you use “conflict” in a sentence?

“conflict” means fight or disagreement. Examples: (1) There was a conflict between the teams. (2) The two friends settled their conflict by talking it through. (3) Every good story needs a conflict for the hero to solve. (4) The soccer game conflicts with my piano lesson.

What are synonyms for “conflict”?

dispute, clash — all close in meaning to conflict (n. fight or disagreement).

Is “conflict” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. conflict appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “conflict”?

con(common)+flict(hit)

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