skirmish /ˈskɜːmɪʃ/ TEM4 ( skirmishing, skirmished, skirmishes )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A skirmish is a minor battle. 小规模战斗; 小冲突

  例：

  Border skirmishes between India and Pakistan were common.

  印巴边境的小冲突曾经是常有的事。

• 2. 

  V-RECIP If people skirmish, they fight. 进行小规模战斗; 发生小冲突

  例：

  They were skirmishing close to the minefield now.

  他们当时正在雷区附近小规模交火。