ren·coun·ter /rɛnˈkaʊntɚ/
衝突,決鬥,論戰(vt.)(vi.)交戰,衝突,邂逅
Ren·coun·ter v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rencountered p. pr. & vb/ n. Rencountering.]
1. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter.
2. To attack hand to hand. [Obs.]
Ren·coun·ter, v. i. To meet unexpectedly; to encounter in a hostile manner; to come in collision; to skirmish.
Ren·coun·ter, n.
1. A meeting of two persons or bodies; a collision; especially, a meeting in opposition or contest; a combat, action, or engagement.
The justling chiefs in rude rencounter join. --Granville.
2. A causal combat or action; a sudden contest or fight without premeditation, as between individuals or small parties.
The confederates should . . . outnumber the enemy in all rencounters and engagements. --Addison.
Syn: -- Combat; fight; conflict; collision; clash.
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