shouting match
复数形式
shouting matches
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大声争吵, 激烈争论
a loud argument
The idiom "shouting match" originated from the literal act of engaging in a heated argument or disagreement that involves loud and intense shouting between two or more individuals. Figuratively, this expression is used to convey the idea of a confrontational verbal confrontation where emotions run high and rational discourse is abandoned.
- The meeting descended into a shouting match as participants angrily debated the proposed changes to the project.
会议陷入了大声争吵，因为与会者愤怒地争论着项目的拟议变更。
- The siblings engaged in a shouting match over the division of household chores, with each insisting on their unfair share of the responsibilities.
兄弟姐妹们就家务分工问题展开了激烈的争吵，每个人都坚持自己承担了不公平的责任份额。
- The political debate turned into a shouting match between the candidates, with personal attacks and insults replacing substantive discussion.
政治辩论变成了候选人之间的大声争吵，人身攻击和侮辱取代了实质性讨论。
- The neighbors had a shouting match over a parking dispute, with both parties angrily asserting their rights and refusing to compromise.
邻居们因为停车纠纷发生了激烈的争吵，双方都愤怒地主张自己的权利，拒绝妥协。
- The students got into a shouting match during a class discussion on a controversial topic, making it challenging for the teacher to restore order and facilitate productive dialogue.
学生们在课堂讨论一个有争议的话题时发生了大声争吵，这使得老师难以恢复秩序并促进富有成效的对话。