friendly neighbor; neighboring country
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
friendly neighbor; friendly neighboring country
Refers to both individual neighbors and nation-states with friendly relations. Often used in diplomatic or military contexts.
We should unite with friendly neighbors and develop together.
The two countries have historically been friendly neighbors with very harmonious relations.
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Friendly neighbors should help one another.
adjective
friendly and adjacent; neighboring and friendly
Attributive use only (属性词). Modifies nouns such as 'country', 'unit', or 'forces'. Cannot be used as a predicate adjective.
Friendly neighboring troops quickly arrived to provide support.
We need to strengthen cooperation with friendly neighboring countries.
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Friendly neighboring units sent consolation gifts.
The soldiers on the friendly neighboring position are currently on alert.