showdown
翻譯
攤牌, 決戰, 決定性對抗
例句
The two rivals are heading for a showdown.
這兩個對手正走向一場決戰。
The final game was a showdown for the championship.
決賽是爭奪冠軍的決戰。
文法模式
a ((showdown)) between (sb.) and (sb.) (某人)和(某人)之間的決戰 The two rivals are heading for a showdown.
a ((showdown)) over (sth.) 因(某事)而攤牌 There was a showdown over the new law.
近義詞
同義詞: confrontation, clash, face-off, climax
詞源
由 'show'(展示)和 'down'(向下)組合而成。在撲克中,指玩家將手牌「展示」在桌上以決出勝負的時刻。
記憶技巧
想像一部西部片,兩個牛仔相對而立,準備拔槍。那是一個經典的「決戰」場面。