- clash (with somebody) | clash (between A and B)
a short fight between two groups of people （两群人之间的）打斗，打架，冲突 Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. 警方与示威者发生了冲突。 Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards. 在与边防警卫的冲突中有八人受伤。 Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police. 几个人在与警察的暴力冲突中受了伤。
Synonyms fightfightTopics War and conflictc1- clash
- brawl
- struggle
- scuffle
- fight a situation in which two or more people try to defeat each other using physical force:
He got into a fight with a man in the bar. 他在酒吧里和一个男人斗殴。
- clash (journalism
) a short fight between two groups of people: （新闻用语）指两群人之间短暂的打斗、打架、冲突： Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. 警方与示威者发生了冲突。
- brawl a noisy and violent fight involving a group of people, usually in a public place:
a drunken brawl in a bar 在酒吧里酒后闹事
- struggle a fight between two people or groups of people, especially when one of them is trying to escape, or to get something from the other:
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. 在谋杀现场没有打斗痕迹。
- scuffle a short and not very violent fight or struggle:
He was involved in a scuffle with a photographer. 他和一名摄影记者发生了肢体冲撞。
- a fight/clash/brawl/struggle/scuffle over something
- in a fight/brawl/struggle/scuffle
- a violent fight/clash/struggle
- to be in/get into/be involved in a fight/clash/brawl/scuffle
- a fight/clash/brawl/scuffle breaks out
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- angry
- bitter
- fierce
- …
- lead to
- provoke
- avoid
- …
- break out
- erupt
- occur
- …
- in a/the clash
- clash between
- clash of
- …
- a clash of cultures
- a clash of interests
- a clash of wills
- …
- clash (with somebody) (over something) | clash (between A and B) (over something)
an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas 争论；辩论；争执 There has been a head-on clash between the two candidates over education policy. 两位候选人一直在教育政策上针锋相对。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc1Differences in the aims of the two unions have led to serious clashes over policy. 两个工会在目标上的分歧导致了政策方面的严重冲突。 The leaders are preparing for a head-on clash at the summit. 首脑们准备在峰会上正面交锋。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- angry
- bitter
- fierce
- …
- lead to
- provoke
- avoid
- …
- break out
- erupt
- occur
- …
- in a/the clash
- clash between
- clash of
- …
- a clash of cultures
- a clash of interests
- a clash of wills
- …
the difference that exists between two things that are opposed to each other 差别；差异；分歧 a clash of interests/opinions/cultures 利益冲突；意见分歧；文化差异 a personality clash with the boss 与老板的个性不合
Extra ExamplesSimply put, the conflict comes down to a clash of cultures. 简言之，这个矛盾归根结底是文化冲突。 Personality clashes led to the break-up of the band. 性格不合导致这个乐队解散了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- angry
- bitter
- fierce
- …
- lead to
- provoke
- avoid
- …
- break out
- erupt
- occur
- …
- in a/the clash
- clash between
- clash of
- …
- a clash of cultures
- a clash of interests
- a clash of wills
- …
a situation in which two events happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both （时间上的）冲突，矛盾 a clash in the timetable/schedule 时间安排有冲突
- [usually singular]
a loud noise made by two metal objects being hit together （金属的）撞击声 a clash of cymbals/swords 铙钹的敲击声；剑的撞击声
(used in newspapers, about sports 用于报章中有关体育运动的报道 an occasion when two teams or players compete against each other 交锋；交战；比赛 Bayern’s clash with Roma in the Champions League 拜仁队在欧洲冠军联赛中与罗马队的交锋
the situation when two colours, designs, etc. look ugly when they are put together 不协调；不和谐；搭配不当
fight打斗
argument争论
difference差异
of two events两件事
loud noise大声
in sport体育运动
of colours颜色
Word Originearly 16th cent.: imitative.