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bat.tleH5bAt76, $5bAt-n [C]a fight between armed forces, or (fig.) an argument between two groups or against a situation that a group wishes to change战斗，斗争，争论The Battle of the Somme in 1916 was the bloodiest battle ever fought, with over a million deaths.1916年的索姆河战役有100多万人阵亡，是有史以来最血腥的一场战斗。Her only brother was killed in battle (= while fighting).她唯一的弟弟在一场战斗中阵亡。(fig.) The aid agency continues the battle against ignorance and superstition.援助组织继续开展反对无知和迷信的斗争。(fig.) The two companies fought a fierce battle for control of the market.那两家公司为控制市场展开激烈斗争。(fig.) The battle for women's rights still goes on.争取妇女权利的斗争仍在继续。No agreement was reached and both sides prepared to do battle (= fight or argue with each other).双方尚未达成协议，准备展开论战。A battle of wits is when two people or two groups use their intelligence and ability to think quickly to try to defeat each other.智斗A battle cry is a shout given by soldiers as they run towards the enemy or (fig.) a phrase used by people supporting a particular cause.（作战时的）呐喊，战斗口号A famous battle cry is 'God for Harry! England and St George!'from Shakespeare's play Henry V.著名的战斗口号“上帝保佑哈里！英格兰和圣乔治！”出自莎士比亚的戏剧《亨利五世》。(fig.) 'Reclaim the night'was the battle cry of women fighting for the right to walk safely at night.“重获夜间安全”是妇女争取夜间行路安全的战斗口号。"The battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton" (believed to have been said by The Duke of Wellington, 1769--1852)“滑铁卢战役是在伊顿公学的操场上获胜的”（据信系惠灵顿公爵所言)
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