tussle
UK/'tʌsl/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A rough physical struggle or fight; a heated conflict or argument
扭打，争斗；激烈争论
v.
To fight or struggle roughly with someone
扭打，争斗
Root Breakdown
tussleother
=tussle
Common Collocations
- 1.brief tussle短暂的争斗
- 2.legal tussle法律纠纷
- 3.tussle over为……争斗
- 4.tussle with与……较量
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two boys got into a brief tussle over the last piece of cake.
- 2.
There was a legal tussle between the two companies over the patent rights.
- 3.
After a long tussle with the city council, the developers finally got approval.