battle of wits

Related to word: battle

Idiom

Definition

  1. A situation in which two individuals or groups use their intelligence and quick thinking to outmaneuver each other.

    鬥智

    • The negotiation turned into a real battle of wits, with both sides trying to gain the upper hand.

      談判變成了一場真正的鬥智,雙方都試圖佔上風。

    • In the debate, they engaged in a fierce battle of wits, each presenting astute arguments.

      在辯論中,他們進行了一場激烈的鬥智,各自提出了精明的論點。

    • Spy movies are often filled with battles of wits between the protagonist and the antagonist.

      間諜電影常常充滿了主角和反派之間的鬥智。