English Dictionary

apple of discord

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/

名詞

An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

日本語の意味

争いの種：怒りや不和を引き起こす物事。 / 不和の火種：意見の対立や敵対関係を生む原因となる対象。 / 分裂を招く要因：意見の違いや競争心を引き出し、論争や対立を引き起こすもの。

The disputed land became the apple of discord between the two neighboring villages.

その争われている土地は、二つの隣り合う村の間で争いの種となった。

意味（1）

An object or topic which sows anger and dissension; something which causes argument, rivalry, or strife.

He has determined to enter the cabinet surrounded with creatures only, and, as to the Parliament, to trust to his dexterity and strength in throwing the apple of discord, occasions for doing which will, he imagines, soon and frequently occur.

apples of discord （ plural ）