an argument, a fight or a test that will settle a disagreement that has lasted for a long time 决出胜负的较量;最后的决战 Management are facing a showdown with union members today. 今天资方准备和工会成员摊牌。 Fans gathered outside the stadium for the final showdown (= the game that will decide the winner of the competition). 球迷聚集在体育场外等着看最后的决赛。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2He was now strong enough to force a showdown with them. 现在他的实力足以与他们决一雌雄了。 Of course I'll support you if it comes to a showdown. 到最后摊牌的时候我当然会支持你。 The council is heading for a showdown over the new proposals. 议会正面临着对新提案的最后抉择。 the semi-final showdown with Australia last month 上个月与澳大利亚队的半决赛 the title showdown between Arsenal and United 阿森纳队与联队之间的冠军争夺战
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- climactic
- final
- dramatic
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- have
- avert
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- showdown against
- showdown between
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- it comes to a showdown