Definition
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。