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battle royal

/ˈbætəl ˈrɔɪəl/

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/ˈbætəl ˈrɔɪəl/C1formalsport
  • ruБой, соревнование или спор с участием множества участников, часто хаотичный и напряжённый; изначально обозначал тип боя, в котором несколько бойцов сражаются до тех пор, пока не останется один победитель.

A fight, contest, or dispute involving many participants, often chaotic and intense; originally referred to a type of fight where multiple combatants engage until one remains victorious.

  1. Fight involving multiple participantsB2formal

    A fight or contest in which several participants compete until only one is left standing.

    ruКоролевская битва

    • The video game features a battle royal mode with 100 players.
    • The wrestling match turned into a battle royal with six fighters.
    • In ancient times, a battle royal was a spectacle for the crowd.
  2. Heated argument or disputeC1informal

    A fierce, often chaotic argument or disagreement involving many people.

    ruЖаркий спор

    • The board meeting turned into a battle royal over the budget cuts.
    • The family dinner became a battle royal about politics.
    • The debate was a battle royal between the two candidates.