cross swords

Related to word: cross

Idiom

Definition

  1. To engage in a conflict or dispute with someone; to argue or debate.

    (与某人)意见不合;争论、辩论。

    • The two supervisors crossed swords several times during the meeting about the company's future direction.

      两位主管在会议中多次就公司未来方向发生争执。

    • They often cross swords on political issues, always engaging in heated debates.

      他们经常在政治议题上交锋,总是进行激烈的辩论。

    • The two scientists often crossed swords over the interpretation of the research findings.

      这两位科学家经常在研究结果的解释上发生争执。