"cut and thrust" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 唇枪舌剑
• 激烈争论

Definition

激烈且引人入胜的讨论或争论，常出现在政治或辩论中，双方快速交锋、互不相让。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于政治、辩论等正式与书面语中，强调激烈的口头交锋，而非实际的武力冲突。

Examples

You need to be quick-witted to survive the cut and thrust of the courtroom.

你必须反应快，才能在法庭的**唇枪舌剑**中存活下来。

The cut and thrust of business negotiations can be exhausting.

商业谈判的**唇枪舌剑**有时令人筋疲力尽。

She thrives on the cut and thrust of academic debates.

她喜欢学术辩论中的**唇枪舌剑**。

The debate was full of cut and thrust as both sides argued strongly.

辩论中充满了**唇枪舌剑**，因为双方都在激烈争辩。

He enjoys the cut and thrust of political discussion.

他喜欢政治讨论中的**唇枪舌剑**。

Journalists often comment on the cut and thrust of parliament.

记者们常评论议会的**唇枪舌剑**。