| 单词 | scuffle |
| 释义 | scuffle (skʌfəl ) Word forms: scuffles , scuffling , scuffled 1. countable noun A scuffle is a short, disorganized fight or struggle. Violent scuffles broke out between rival groups demonstrating for and against independence. Synonyms: fight, set-to [informal], scrap [informal], disturbance 2. verb If people scuffle, they fight for a short time in a disorganized way. Police scuffled with some of the protesters. [VERB + with] He and Hannah had been scuffling in the yard outside his house. [VERB] Synonyms: fight, struggle, clash, contend Collocations: brief scuffle To the embarrassment of the police, he managed to escape barefoot from the flat after a brief scuffle with officers, who then discovered the body. Times, Sunday Times After a brief scuffle both the male and female agents were hustled off in a small grey car. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the brief scuffle that ensued, some hats were stolen and a clarinet was broken. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a brief scuffle, order was restored. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A brief scuffle followed the disagreement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Businesses in the city centre were affected as roads were closed and minor scuffles broke out. The Sun Many hundreds of people were still trying to get their money when the branches closed and minor scuffles and arguments broke out. Times, Sunday Times Police pushed back protesters, and minor scuffles broke out. Times, Sunday Times If the police are near at hand, they can stop minor scuffles turning into full-scale fights. Times, Sunday Times There were minor scuffles as police temporarily blocked their route. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 打斗 Japanese: 乱闘 |
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