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peace-loving

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˈpeace-ˌloving adjective  PEACE/NO WARbelieving strongly in peace rather than war 爱好和平的 a peace-loving nation 热爱和平的国家
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peace-lovingAs a nation, they are gentle and peace-loving.The unworldly, peace-loving doctor, oblivious of both material comfort and public opinion, is in some respects a self-portrait.You're just a bunch of sweet old peace-loving hippies, aren't you?peace-loving nationsAs the Christmas story demonstrates, more peace-loving potentates also appreciate the camel's skills.The Australian Aboriginals are a peace-loving race who live simply off the land.That bronze corset can make even the most peace-loving warrior a little cranky.
ˈpeace-ˌloving adjectiveChineseSyllable
war strongly in rather Corpus believing than peace


peace-loving
ˈpeace-ˌloving adjective
believing strongly in peace rather than war:
    a peace-loving nation


peace-lovingBrE /ˈpiːs lʌvɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈpiːs lʌvɪŋ/ 🔊 adjectivepreferring to live in peace and to avoid arguments and fighting 爱好和平的 SYN peaceable