1570s, from Latin belligerantem (nominative belligerans), past participle of belligerare "to wage war," from bellum "war" (see bellicose) + gerere "to bear, to carry" (see gest). The noun meaning "party or nation at war" is from 1811. Related: Belligerently.
实用例句
1. He was almost back to his belligerent mood of twelve months ago.
他故态复萌，几乎又像一年前那样咄咄逼人了。
来自柯林斯例句
2. He had a belligerent aspect.
他有种好斗的神色.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Chang Su - su retorted hastily , looking slightly belligerent.
张素素又抢着反驳, 脸色变了.
来自子夜部分
4. Churchill looked belligerent for a moment , then swallowed his pride.
邱吉尔似乎要反唇相讥,但终于忍了下去.
来自辞典例句
5. Dalleson watched him with a puzzled and slightly belligerent expression.
