showdowns

英 [ˈʃəʊdaʊnz] 美 [ˈʃoʊˌdaʊnz]

n.  决出胜负的较量; 最后的决战
showdown的复数



柯林斯词典

  1. N-COUNT (解决长期存在的争端的)最后决战,决出胜负的较量
    A showdown is a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.
    1. The Prime Minister is preparing for a showdown with Ministers.
      首相正准备和部长们摊牌。

双语例句

  1. But in showdowns between fictional wizards, actual magical skill is among the least important criteria.
    但是到了虚构巫师的最后决一胜负的时刻,实际的魔法技能在标准评定中就不那么重要了。
  2. But what probably looms now is not a simple, binary "fall" or a grandiose bargain to avert that blow but a series of rolling showdowns.
    但目前隐现的危机不是那种简单的二元选择要么“跌落”,要么通过声势浩大的讨价还价“避免跌落”,而是一系列接踵而来的摊牌。