Skirmish
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小规模冲突, 小战斗
a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict
例子
The soldiers were involved in a skirmish at the village outskirts.
士兵们在村庄外围卷入了一场小冲突。
Several skirmishes broke out along the border before the full war started.
全面战争开始前，边境沿线爆发了几次小规模冲突。
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小冲突, 争论
a short, political argument, particularly between rivals
例子
The soldiers engaged in a brief skirmish with enemy forces before retreating to regroup.
士兵们与敌军进行了短暂的小规模冲突，然后撤退重新集结。
The skirmish between rival gangs resulted in several injuries and property damage.
敌对帮派之间的小冲突导致了几人受伤和财产损失。
to skirmish
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发生小规模冲突, 进行小战斗
to engage in an unplanned or minor fight, often between small groups
例子
The patrols skirmished near the border before retreating.
巡逻队在撤退前在边境附近发生了小规模冲突。
Rebel forces skirmish with government troops in the hills.
叛军在山丘上与政府军发生小规模冲突。
