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quarrels

UK //ˈkwɒrəlz//US //ˈkwɔːrəlz//

词源

源自中古英语 'querel',进一步来源于古法语 'querele',最终源自拉丁语 'querela',意为抱怨或控诉。

noun

❶ 指激烈的争吵或争执,通常因意见不合或冲突引起,可能持续较长时间并带有负面情绪。

“Their frequent quarrels made the neighbors uncomfortable.”

(他们频繁的争吵让邻居感到不适。)

“The quarrel between the two friends lasted for hours.”

(两个朋友之间的争执持续了好几个小时。)

同义词:arguments, disputes, conflicts

verb

❶ 指与他人发生争吵或争执,通常因意见不合或矛盾而引发。

“They quarreled about who should do the dishes.”

(他们为谁该洗碗而争吵。)

“She quarrels with her brother almost every day.”

(她几乎每天都会和弟弟吵架。)

同义词:argue, fight, bicker

常见短语

pick a quarrel — 故意挑起争吵或争执,通常指主动找茬或制造冲突。

“He seemed to be picking a quarrel with everyone at the party.”

(他似乎在派对上故意和每个人找茬吵架。)

family quarrels — 指家庭成员之间的争吵或矛盾,通常涉及情感或日常琐事。

“Family quarrels can sometimes be resolved with better communication.”

(家庭争吵有时可以通过更好的沟通解决。)