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skirmish

/ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/ American
  • n. 小冲突, 小争执
  • v. 发生小冲突
Definition
  • n. a minor fight or brief disagreement
  • v. to take part in a minor fight or dispute
Example
A small skirmish broke out between the two rival football fans outside the stadium.
体育场外,两队敌对球迷之间爆发了一场小规模冲突。