"cross swords" 怎么发音

expression

US

KRAWS SORDZ

UK

kraws SAWDZ

释义

To have a disagreement or argument with someone, often in a direct, face-to-face way. Originally from sword fighting, but now mostly used for debates or conflicts.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈsɔɹdz

英式英语

kɹˈɒs/ /sˈɔːdz

简化发音

美式

KRAWS SORDZ

英式

kraws SAWDZ

语境中听

They often cross swords over politics.

The two teachers crossed swords in the meeting.

He was afraid to cross swords with his boss.

Journalists sometimes cross swords with politicians during interviews.