early 15c., "vigor," from Middle French animosité (14c.) or directly from Latin animositatem (nominative animositas) "boldness, vehemence," from animosus "bold, spirited," from animus (see animus). Sense of "hostile feeling" is first recorded c. 1600, from a secondary sense in Latin (see animus).
实用例句
1. Sir Geoffrey had no personal animosity towards the Prime Minister.
杰弗里爵士对首相并无私人恩怨。
来自柯林斯例句
2. There's a long history of animosity between the two nations.
两国之间宿怨已久。
来自柯林斯例句
3. He felt no animosity towards his critics.
他对批评他的人并不心怀怨恨。
来自《权威词典》
4. The people of this country are full of animosity to the invaders.
