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Skirmishes Meaning in English

word · lemma: skirmish

ˈskɝmɪʃɪz
SKUR-mish-iz
skˈɜːmɪʃɪz
SKUR-mish-iz

释义

Short and unplanned fights or battles, usually between small groups, or minor disputes or arguments.

用法与细微差别

Plural noun, common in military or sports contexts. Can also describe minor arguments, not just physical fighting. Often describes brief, less serious exchanges than a full battle. Synonyms: clashes, minor fights.

例句

There were several skirmishes along the border last night.

basic

The two teams had a few skirmishes before the match was stopped.

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Political skirmishes happen almost every day in the parliament.

basic

There have been a few minor skirmishes between coworkers about the new schedule.

natural

The history book details several skirmishes that led up to the main battle.

natural

Even after the agreement, small skirmishes continued for weeks.

natural