来自拉丁语hostis,敌人，来自PIE*ghostis,外来人，陌生人，词源同guest.即对待敌人的，敌对的，恶意的。

1. The West has gradually relaxed its hostile attitude to this influential state.

西方对这个颇具影响力的国家的敌视态度已逐渐缓和。

2. Family control would prevent any hostile takeover or greenmail attempt.

家族管理可以防止任何恶意收购或绿票讹诈的企图。

3. It could engage the enemy beyond the range of hostile torpedoes.

从这可以避开敌方鱼雷区对敌人发动进攻。

4. He may construe the approach as a hostile act.

他也许会将这种做法理解为敌视行为。

5. If you venture from "feminine" standards, you are labelled aggressive and hostile.

女性要是不够女人味便会背上咄咄逼人、很不友善之名。