"square off" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 對峙
• 擺好架勢

Definition

準備與某人對抗或競爭，通常是面對面地站好；也可用於準備爭論或衝突的場合。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於非正式場合，常見於運動、辯論或爭執（肢體或語言）。既可指真正面對面，也可指爭論。常和 'square off against' 一起出現。不適用於朋友會面。

Examples

The two boxers will square off tomorrow night.

兩名拳擊手明晚將要**對峙**。

The candidates will square off in a debate.

候選人將在辯論中**對峙**。

The two teams squared off before the final game.

兩隊在決賽前**對峙了**。

Fans gathered early to watch their favorite fighters square off.

粉絲們早早聚集來看他們喜歡的選手**對峙**。

They squared off in court, each determined to win the case.

他們在法庭上**對峙**，都決心要贏得案件。

If you keep pushing, he's going to square off with you sooner or later.

如果你一直施壓，他遲早會跟你**對峙**的。