amity

IPA/ˈæməti/
KK[ˈæmɪti]IPA/ˈæməti/

amity — noun

1. a state of peaceful friendship and understanding between people, groups, or coun

1.名詞B2
釋義

a state of peaceful friendship and understanding between people, groups, or countries — especially one that develops or is restored after a period of disagreement or tension

例句

The peace treaty restored amity between the two neighbouring countries after decades of hostility.

collocation: restore amity + between

Lukas and Emre shared their flat in a spirit of amity, cooking and studying together.

collocation: in a spirit of amity

同義詞
  • friendship

    broader and more everyday term; can refer to a personal bond as well as a group relationship

  • harmony

    emphasises smooth cooperation and absence of conflict, often in group or musical settings

  • goodwill

    focuses on a generous, benevolent attitude rather than an active relationship

  • cordiality

    describes warm and polite outward behaviour, which may be formal rather than deeply felt

反義詞
  • hostility

    active opposition or unfriendliness between parties

  • enmity

    deep-seated ill will, often long-lasting; shares the same Latin root as 'amity' but with the negative prefix

  • animosity

    strong resentment and anger directed at someone or a group

文法句型

amity + between [people/groups/nations]

amity + among [people/groups]

in a spirit of amity

treaty of amity

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal or diplomatic writing. Common collocations include 'restore amity', 'promote amity', 'in a spirit of amity', and 'treaty of amity'. Less common in everyday conversation about personal friendships, where 'friendship' is preferred.

常見錯誤

❌We have a close amity.
✅We have a close friendship.
💡'amity' is uncountable and sounds unnatural for informal personal bonds; use 'friendship' instead.
❌Her amiable personality created amity in the office.
✅Her friendly personality created harmony in the office.
💡'amity' describes the relationship itself, not the atmosphere; 'harmony' fits better for workplace mood.