duel
UK/'dju:әl/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A formal combat between two people to settle a dispute; any intense struggle between two opponents.
决斗；（两人或两方之间的）激烈较量
v.
To fight a duel against someone.
与…决斗
Root Breakdown
duelother
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Common Collocations
- 1.gun duel枪战决斗
- 2.political duel政治较量
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two politicians engaged in a fierce duel over economic policies.
- 2.
In medieval times, gentlemen sometimes resolved disputes through formal duels.