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factious

/fak-shuhs/US // ˈfæk ʃəs //UK // (ˈfækʃəs) //

派系,派系化,派系的,派系斗争

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
    • : pertaining to or proceeding from faction: factious quarrels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.conflicting, warring

Examples

  • Steadfast in purpose, he was never overwhelmed by misfortune and never yielded to factious opposition.

  • Fox offered a factious opposition to this measure, alleging that it conferred a dangerous power on the executive.

  • So slow is the progress of truth in every science, even when not opposed by factious or superstitious prejudices.

  • I know what you mean by bishops—rascals like yourself, Kidderminster bishops, factious, snivelling Presbyterians!'

  • Grotius looked upon almost all the Reformed as factious men.

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