showdown
翻译
摊牌, 决战, 决定性对抗
例句
The two rivals are heading for a showdown.
这两个对手正走向一场决战。
The final game was a showdown for the championship.
决赛是争夺冠军的决战。
语法模式
a ((showdown)) between (sb.) and (sb.) （某人）和（某人）之间的决战 The two rivals are heading for a showdown.
a ((showdown)) over (sth.) 因（某事）而摊牌 There was a showdown over the new law.
近义词
同义词: confrontation, clash, face-off, climax
词源
由 'show'（展示）和 'down'（向下）组合而成。在扑克中，指玩家将手牌“展示”在桌上以决出胜负的时刻。
记忆技巧
想象一部西部片，两个牛仔相对而立，准备拔枪。那是一个经典的“决战”场面。