greatest enemy

language: zh

definitions

  1. The most dangerous, hostile, or formidable opponent or adversary that a person, group, or nation faces in a direct conflict or competition.
    zh: 最大的敌人
  2. A metaphorical reference to one's own destructive habits, emotions, or character flaws, such as fear, procrastination, or arrogance, that primarily prevent personal success.
    zh: 自身障碍
  3. The most critical obstacle, deficiency, or adverse condition that significantly hinders progress, development, or the achievement of a specific goal.
    zh: 主要阻碍

examples

  1. During the rebellion, the colonial forces were viewed by many locals as the greatest enemy.

    叛乱期间，殖民军队被许多当地人视为最大的敌人。

  2. He realized that his greatest enemy was not his competitors, but his own lack of discipline.

    他意识到自己最大的敌人不是竞争对手，而是缺乏自律。

  3. Poor infrastructure continues to be the greatest enemy of economic growth in the region.

    基础设施落后仍是该地区经济增长的主要阻碍。