skirmish

小规模战斗、小冲突、前哨战军事

A brief skirmish broke out near the border last night.

昨晚边界附近爆发了一场短暂的小规模冲突。

小争执、口角、交锋

The debate ended in a skirmish over budget cuts.

这场辩论最后演变成针对预算删减的一番交锋。

发生小规模冲突、交火

Rival patrols skirmished briefly along the mountain road.

敌对双方的巡逻队在山路上短暂交火。

争执、争论

The two departments skirmished over who should pay.

两个部门为了该由谁付钱而起了争执。