dueling

• 形容与决斗有关的，或参与决斗的；也指两方处于直接竞争或冲突之中的。

Describes something that is involved in or characteristic of a duel, or two things that are in direct competition or conflict with each other.

1. Engaged in a formal fightC1formal

   Participating in a prearranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a dispute.

   进行决斗的

   • The dueling knights met at dawn on the field.
   • Dueling pistols were used in the historic confrontation.
   • The dueling opponents faced each other with swords drawn.

   同义词clashingfighting

2. Competing or conflictingB2informal

   Engaged in a rivalry or conflict, often in a metaphorical sense.

   对立的

   • The dueling politicians argued fiercely during the debate.
   • Dueling ideas about the project caused delays.
   • The two dueling companies launched competing products.

   同义词clashingconflictingopposingrivalwarring

• 名词，指两人之间通常事先约定、使用相同武器进行的决斗行为或实践，用以解决荣誉争端；也可泛指对立双方之间的较量或对抗。

A noun referring to the act or practice of fighting a duel, typically a prearranged combat between two individuals with matched weapons to settle a point of honor.

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1. Formal combatC1formal

   A prearranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a point of honor.

   决斗

   • Dueling was a common practice among aristocrats in the 18th century.
   • The two officers engaged in a duel at dawn.
   • Dueling was outlawed in most countries by the 19th century.

   同义词duelsingle combat

2. Competition or conflictB2informal

   A situation where two people or groups compete intensely for dominance or victory.

   对抗

   • The two companies are engaged in a dueling for market share.
   • There was a dueling of opinions during the debate.
   • The musicians had a friendly dueling on stage.

   同义词battleclashconflictcontestduelface-offfightrivalryshowdownstruggle

• 动词，指两人之间进行正式的决斗或较量，通常使用武器；也泛指激烈地竞争或对抗。

A verb meaning to engage in a formal fight or contest between two people, typically with weapons, or to compete intensely.

1. Fight in a duelB2formal

   To engage in a formal, arranged combat between two people, typically with weapons, to settle a dispute.

   进行决斗

   • The two knights dueled at dawn to defend their honor.
   • They dueled with swords in the courtyard.
   • He challenged his rival to duel over the insult.

   同义词battleclashcombatfight

2. Compete or contendB2informal

   To engage in a competition or struggle between two parties.

   对决

   • The two companies dueled for market dominance.
   • The chess grandmasters dueled for hours in the championship.
   • They dueled verbally during the debate.

   同义词battleclashcompetecontendfightrivalstrugglevie