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quarrel
UK //ˈkwɒrəl//US //ˈkwɔːrəl//
词源
源自中古英语 querel，来自古法语 querele，最终源于拉丁语 querella（抱怨、抗议）。
noun
❶ 指两人或多人之间因意见不合而发生的激烈争吵或争执，通常伴随愤怒情绪。
“They had a bitter quarrel about money.”
（他们为钱的事大吵了一架。）
“The quarrel between the neighbors lasted for hours.”
（邻居间的争吵持续了好几个小时。）
同义词:argument, dispute, fight, row, altercation
verb
❶ 表示与他人发生争吵或争执的行为，常因分歧或不满而引发。
“The couple quarreled loudly in the restaurant.”
（那对夫妇在餐厅里大声争吵。）
“He often quarrels with his coworkers over small things.”
（他经常为小事和同事争吵。）
同义词:argue, bicker, squabble, wrangle, disagree
常见短语
pick a quarrel — 故意找茬引发争吵，指主动挑起争端的行为。
“He seemed determined to pick a quarrel with anyone that day.”
（那天他似乎打定主意要和所有人吵架。）