set-to

英 [ˌset ˈtuː] 美 [ˌset ˈtuː]

n.  打架; 争吵



牛津词典

noun

  1. 打架;争吵
    a small fight or an argument

    柯林斯词典

    1. N-COUNT 打架;冲突;争吵
      A set-to is a dispute or fight.
      1. This was the subject of a bit of a set-to between Smith and his record company.
        这就是史密斯和他的唱片公司发生小摩擦的原因。

    双语例句

    1. This was the subject of a bit of a set-to between Smith and his record company.
      这就是史密斯和他的唱片公司发生小摩擦的原因。
    2. As Jupiter and Neptune in your sign each get into a set-to with Mercury, you'll start questioning why your own life has been disrupted by extra responsibilities.
      木星和海王星都在水瓶座,它们都与水星争执不下,从而你会开始质问为什么你自己的生活会被别人应负的责任所干扰。
    3. Tom had a set-to with some other keds in the playground at school.
      汤姆在学校的操场上和别的孩子打了起来。
    4. Dad had a bit of a set-to with the neighbours about their playing loud music all the time.
      爸爸因为邻居整天大声地放着音乐和他们发生了一些小的摩擦。
    5. There was a bit of a set-to outside the pub.
      当时酒馆外面有人在大打出手。

    英英释义

    noun

    1. a brief but vigorous fight