Definition of agonistic in English:

agonistic

adjective aɡəˈnɪstɪkˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk

1Polemical; combative.
好辩的；好斗的
an agonistic exchange
Example sentencesExamples
- To do so is to embrace an agonistic romanticism of perpetually unfulfilled longing and desire.
- The agonistic approach can create an atmosphere of defensiveness and fear - we saw it here over the foreshore and seabed debate.
- Baudrillard contends, through an adaptation of Mauss, that all systems regulate themselves through dual, agonistic movements.
- In this case, the narratives tend to have a less univocally negative or agonistic flavor and reflect both the triumphs and tribulations of an individual's life experiences.
- Now, as we all know, I am not a huge fan of speculations about essential differences between the sexes, although I do get that what Tannen is saying there is that there's no real reason that political discourse must necessarily be agonistic.
1. 1.1Zoology (of animal behaviour) associated with conflict.
  〔动〕（动物行为）对抗的
  Example sentencesExamples
  In addition, we recorded all occurrences of the following agonistic behaviors: chases, fights, parallel runs, and squeal displays.
  The agonistic behavior of many group-living animals, such as wintering passerines, ranges from overt aggression to more or less ritualized threat displays.
  In July 1997, we quantified only chases directed at other fish (some of which concluded with nips at other fish) because this was the most prevalent agonistic behavior we observed.
  Although there are no footdrumming exchanges, agonistic interactions are avoided because footdrumming is done exclusively inside the burrow by the kangaroo rat avoiding contact with the one outside the burrow.
  Rank was ascertained by observation of agonistic interactions between study animals.
2Biochemistry
Relating to or acting as an agonist.
〔生化〕（与）兴奋剂（有关）的；用作兴奋剂的
Example sentencesExamples
- In addition, they may have agonistic effects on the noradrenergic and serotonin systems.
- Nicotine and the snake venom also bind these receptors with agonistic and antagonistic effects, respectively.
- Morphine and like narcotic agonists have agonistic actions.
- Apomorphine is also currently under study for use in the therapy of male impotence because of its dopamine agonistic effects.
- It has both agonistic actions and weak opioid antagonistic activity.

Derivatives

agonistically

adverb

To accomplish this I looked for adjustments to the singing performances of each male and determined if these adjustments related to the probability that the contestants would behave agonistically towards one another.
Example sentencesExamples
- Yet, while he crafts himself as a colonial administrator, he simultaneously comes to be critical of the discourses and practices that surround him, becoming agonistically positioned by urges towards a welfarist (though not necessarily humanitarian) system of government which the financially strained central government will not allow.
- Also, they will foot grasp, lip-smack, nuzzle, gently grasp one another and sit pressed together in addition to agonistically responding to strangers.
- Models of interference competition, therefore, do not provide a satisfying answer to the question why foragers interact agonistically in such systems.
- Clothing ideals were part of the larger social world in which social identity was agonistically nurtured and won or lost.

Origin

Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek agōnistikos, from agōnistēs 'contestant' (see agonist).

Definition of agonistic in US English:

agonistic

adjectiveˌæɡəˈnɪstɪkˌaɡəˈnistik

1Combative; polemical.
Example sentencesExamples
- Now, as we all know, I am not a huge fan of speculations about essential differences between the sexes, although I do get that what Tannen is saying there is that there's no real reason that political discourse must necessarily be agonistic.
- The agonistic approach can create an atmosphere of defensiveness and fear - we saw it here over the foreshore and seabed debate.
- To do so is to embrace an agonistic romanticism of perpetually unfulfilled longing and desire.
- Baudrillard contends, through an adaptation of Mauss, that all systems regulate themselves through dual, agonistic movements.
- In this case, the narratives tend to have a less univocally negative or agonistic flavor and reflect both the triumphs and tribulations of an individual's life experiences.
1. 1.1Zoology (of animal behavior) associated with conflict.
  〔动〕（动物行为）对抗的
  Example sentencesExamples
  In July 1997, we quantified only chases directed at other fish (some of which concluded with nips at other fish) because this was the most prevalent agonistic behavior we observed.
  In addition, we recorded all occurrences of the following agonistic behaviors: chases, fights, parallel runs, and squeal displays.
  Rank was ascertained by observation of agonistic interactions between study animals.
  The agonistic behavior of many group-living animals, such as wintering passerines, ranges from overt aggression to more or less ritualized threat displays.
  Although there are no footdrumming exchanges, agonistic interactions are avoided because footdrumming is done exclusively inside the burrow by the kangaroo rat avoiding contact with the one outside the burrow.
2. 1.2Biochemistry Relating to or acting as an agonist.
  〔生化〕（与）兴奋剂（有关）的；用作兴奋剂的
  Example sentencesExamples
  In addition, they may have agonistic effects on the noradrenergic and serotonin systems.
  Apomorphine is also currently under study for use in the therapy of male impotence because of its dopamine agonistic effects.
  Nicotine and the snake venom also bind these receptors with agonistic and antagonistic effects, respectively.
  It has both agonistic actions and weak opioid antagonistic activity.
  Morphine and like narcotic agonists have agonistic actions.

Origin

Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek agōnistikos, from agōnistēs ‘contestant’ (see agonist).

单词	agonistic
释义	Definition of agonistic in English: agonistic adjective aɡəˈnɪstɪkˌæɡəˈnɪstɪk 1Polemical; combative. 好辩的；好斗的 an agonistic exchange Example sentencesExamples To do so is to embrace an agonistic romanticism of perpetually unfulfilled longing and desire. The agonistic approach can create an atmosphere of defensiveness and fear - we saw it here over the foreshore and seabed debate. Baudrillard contends, through an adaptation of Mauss, that all systems regulate themselves through dual, agonistic movements. In this case, the narratives tend to have a less univocally negative or agonistic flavor and reflect both the triumphs and tribulations of an individual's life experiences. Now, as we all know, I am not a huge fan of speculations about essential differences between the sexes, although I do get that what Tannen is saying there is that there's no real reason that political discourse must necessarily be agonistic. 1.1Zoology (of animal behaviour) associated with conflict. 〔动〕（动物行为）对抗的 Example sentencesExamples In addition, we recorded all occurrences of the following agonistic behaviors: chases, fights, parallel runs, and squeal displays. The agonistic behavior of many group-living animals, such as wintering passerines, ranges from overt aggression to more or less ritualized threat displays. In July 1997, we quantified only chases directed at other fish (some of which concluded with nips at other fish) because this was the most prevalent agonistic behavior we observed. Although there are no footdrumming exchanges, agonistic interactions are avoided because footdrumming is done exclusively inside the burrow by the kangaroo rat avoiding contact with the one outside the burrow. Rank was ascertained by observation of agonistic interactions between study animals. 2Biochemistry Relating to or acting as an agonist. 〔生化〕（与）兴奋剂（有关）的；用作兴奋剂的 Example sentencesExamples In addition, they may have agonistic effects on the noradrenergic and serotonin systems. Nicotine and the snake venom also bind these receptors with agonistic and antagonistic effects, respectively. Morphine and like narcotic agonists have agonistic actions. Apomorphine is also currently under study for use in the therapy of male impotence because of its dopamine agonistic effects. It has both agonistic actions and weak opioid antagonistic activity. Derivatives agonistically adverb To accomplish this I looked for adjustments to the singing performances of each male and determined if these adjustments related to the probability that the contestants would behave agonistically towards one another. Example sentencesExamples Yet, while he crafts himself as a colonial administrator, he simultaneously comes to be critical of the discourses and practices that surround him, becoming agonistically positioned by urges towards a welfarist (though not necessarily humanitarian) system of government which the financially strained central government will not allow. Also, they will foot grasp, lip-smack, nuzzle, gently grasp one another and sit pressed together in addition to agonistically responding to strangers. Models of interference competition, therefore, do not provide a satisfying answer to the question why foragers interact agonistically in such systems. Clothing ideals were part of the larger social world in which social identity was agonistically nurtured and won or lost. Origin Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek agōnistikos, from agōnistēs 'contestant' (see agonist). Definition of agonistic in US English: agonistic adjectiveˌæɡəˈnɪstɪkˌaɡəˈnistik 1Combative; polemical. Example sentencesExamples Now, as we all know, I am not a huge fan of speculations about essential differences between the sexes, although I do get that what Tannen is saying there is that there's no real reason that political discourse must necessarily be agonistic. The agonistic approach can create an atmosphere of defensiveness and fear - we saw it here over the foreshore and seabed debate. To do so is to embrace an agonistic romanticism of perpetually unfulfilled longing and desire. Baudrillard contends, through an adaptation of Mauss, that all systems regulate themselves through dual, agonistic movements. In this case, the narratives tend to have a less univocally negative or agonistic flavor and reflect both the triumphs and tribulations of an individual's life experiences. 1.1Zoology (of animal behavior) associated with conflict. 〔动〕（动物行为）对抗的 Example sentencesExamples In July 1997, we quantified only chases directed at other fish (some of which concluded with nips at other fish) because this was the most prevalent agonistic behavior we observed. In addition, we recorded all occurrences of the following agonistic behaviors: chases, fights, parallel runs, and squeal displays. Rank was ascertained by observation of agonistic interactions between study animals. The agonistic behavior of many group-living animals, such as wintering passerines, ranges from overt aggression to more or less ritualized threat displays. Although there are no footdrumming exchanges, agonistic interactions are avoided because footdrumming is done exclusively inside the burrow by the kangaroo rat avoiding contact with the one outside the burrow. 1.2Biochemistry Relating to or acting as an agonist. 〔生化〕（与）兴奋剂（有关）的；用作兴奋剂的 Example sentencesExamples In addition, they may have agonistic effects on the noradrenergic and serotonin systems. Apomorphine is also currently under study for use in the therapy of male impotence because of its dopamine agonistic effects. Nicotine and the snake venom also bind these receptors with agonistic and antagonistic effects, respectively. It has both agonistic actions and weak opioid antagonistic activity. Morphine and like narcotic agonists have agonistic actions. Origin Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek agōnistikos, from agōnistēs ‘contestant’ (see agonist).
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