The fiercest of rivals, the last time they crossed swords was during the 1980s.

这对争得你死我活的竞争对手的最后一次交锋是在20世纪80年代。

柯林斯例句

At the committee meeting, I crossed swords with Professor Smith over her department's overspending.

在委员会会议上, 我与史密斯教授就她们系开销太大的问题发生争执.

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When he was Foreign Minister later, he and I often crossed swords.

后来他担任外交部长时, 他同我经常要交锋.

辞典例句

The members of the board of directors crossed swords in the selection of a new president.

董事会成员在选举新董事长中唇枪舌剑,各不相让.

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Even though they have crossed swords with each other many a time, they remain good friends.

尽管他们争论过好多次, 他们还是好朋友.

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John crossed swords with Patrick when he told him he didn't believe a word he said.

当约翰告诉帕特里克他不相信他所讲的话时,他俩争了起来.

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