quarrel
UK/'kwɒrәl/US
B2
Definitions
n.
An angry verbal dispute or argument between people
争吵；口角；不和
v.
To argue angrily; to find fault or disagree with someone
争吵；吵架；挑剔
Root Breakdown
Native Englishquarrelother
=quarrel
Common Collocations
- 1.bitter quarrel激烈的争吵
- 2.pick a quarrel挑起争端
- 3.patch up a quarrel化解争吵
- 4.have a quarrel with与……发生争执
Example Sentences
- 1.
The couple had a bitter quarrel over money that lasted for days.
- 2.
I have no quarrel with your decision; it seems perfectly reasonable.
- 3.
The old friends patched up their quarrel and agreed to move forward.