showdown
英 [ˈʃəʊdaʊn]
美 [ˈʃoʊdaʊn]
n. 决出胜负的较量; 最后的决战
复数：showdowns
Collins.1 / BNC.15319 / COCA.9973
牛津词典
noun
- 决出胜负的较量；最后的决战
an argument, a fight or a test that will settle a disagreement that has lasted for a long time- Management are facing a showdown with union members today.
今天资方准备和工会成员摊牌。 - Fans gathered outside the stadium for the final showdown (= the game that will decide the winner of the competition) .
球迷聚集在体育场外等着看最后的决赛。
- Management are facing a showdown with union members today.
柯林斯词典
- N-COUNT (解决长期存在的争端的)最后决战，决出胜负的较量
Ashowdownis a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.- The Prime Minister is preparing for a showdown with Ministers.
首相正准备和部长们摊牌。
- The Prime Minister is preparing for a showdown with Ministers.
英英释义
noun
- a hostile disagreement face-to-face
双语例句
- We may have to force a showdown.
我们也许得迫使对方摊牌。 - I'd like to avoid a showdown with my boss if I possibly can.
我尽可能地避免同老板摊牌。 - A showdown is looming between the new government and the president concerning the judiciary.
新政府和总统在司法问题上的摊牌迫在眉睫。 - Later he matched up against Cooke in a showdown anticipated by everyone at the camp.
后来，他匹配了对库克在最后摊牌的预期每个人都在该营地。 - He said he did not know whether the Russians were ready for a showdown.
他说他不知道俄国人是否准备摊牌。 - Now to NBA basketball, Miami Heat won the much-anticipated showdown against the LA Lakers by96 points to80.
下面是关于美国篮球职业联赛的新闻。在一场万众期待的巅峰对决中，迈阿密热火以96比80战胜了洛杉矶湖人。 - Showdown between the sheriff and the bad guy?
在警察局长和一个坏人之间表演？ - Monsieur, you have been called. showdown, please.
先生，有人跟进了，请亮牌。 - The markets 'response to the debt ceiling showdown in Washington has so far been muted.
对于华盛顿正在上演的美国债务上限摊牌，市场反应迄今是低调的。 - It's time for a showdown with your boss.
现在是你同老板摊牌的时候了。