show·down
noun/ˈʃəʊdaʊn/
/ˈʃəʊdaʊn/
[usually singular]- an argument, a fight or a test that will settle a disagreement that has lasted for a long time
决出胜负的较量；最后的决战 - 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。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2- He was now strong enough to force a showdown with them.
现在他的实力足以与他们决一雌雄了。 - Of course I'll support you if it comes to a showdown.
到最后摊牌的时候我当然会支持你。 - The council is heading for a showdown over the new proposals.
议会正面临着对新提案的最后抉择。 - the semi-final showdown with Australia last month
上个月与澳大利亚队的半决赛 - the title showdown between Arsenal and United
阿森纳队与联队之间的冠军争夺战
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- climactic
- final
- dramatic
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- have
- avert
- avoid
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- showdown against
- showdown between
- showdown over
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- it comes to a showdown
- Management are facing a showdown with union members today.