"firefights" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 交火
• 槍戰

Definition

通常指士兵或武裝力量之間，短暫且激烈的槍戰或交火。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於軍事或警察背景，特指持槍雙方的短暫激烈交火。不要和撲滅火災的 'firefighter' 混淆。'Firefights' 是 'firefight' 的複數。常見搭配有 'intense firefight'。

Examples

There were several firefights along the border last night.

昨晚邊境發生了幾次**交火**。

The soldiers prepared for possible firefights during the mission.

士兵們為任務中可能發生的**槍戰**做了準備。

Many villagers fled when they heard the firefights nearby.

許多村民聽到附近的**交火**後逃跑了。

The news reported heavy firefights between rival groups in the city.

新聞報導了市內敵對團體之間激烈的**槍戰**。

After several firefights, the troops managed to advance.

經過幾輪**交火**後，部隊終於推進了。

Civilians often get caught in the crossfire during unexpected firefights.

平民常常在突發**交火**中被誤傷。