The ambassador did his utmost to prevent the outbreak of hostilities.

这位大使竭尽全力防止战事的爆发.

《简明英汉词典》

I urged that any resolution should not assess blame for the outbreak of hostilities.

我极力要求,任何决议都不要对爆发敌对行动而追究责任.

辞典例句

In order to prevent a sudden outbreak of hostilities, we must not provoke our foe.

为了防止突然爆发的敌对行动, 我们绝不能激起我们的敌人.

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