sworn enemy; bitter rival
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
sworn enemy; bitter rival; irreconcilable opponent
Describes a relationship of permanent enmity between people, groups, or organizations that cannot be resolved.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
shì是
duō多
nián年
de的
sǐ死
duì对
tou头
，
jiàn见
miàn面
jiù就
chǎo吵
jià架
。
The two of them have been sworn enemies for years, arguing whenever they meet.
Zhè这
liǎng两
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
shì是
shāng商
chǎng场
shàng上
de的
sǐ死
duì对
tou头
。
These two companies are bitter rivals in the marketplace.
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Tā他
hé和
nà那
gè个
tóng同
xué学
shì是
sǐ死
duì对
tou头
，
cóng从
lái来
bù不
shuō说
huà话
。
He and that classmate are irreconcilable enemies, never speaking to each other.