The town was captured after a fierce battle with rebels.

与叛军的一场激战后，这个城市被占领了。

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A fierce battle is raging between the two countries.

这两个国家正在进行一场激战。

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The soldiers got ready for a fierce battle.

战士们准备进行一场恶战。

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Last week,we told how John Carter observed a fierce battle between the green Martians and a race of red, human-like creatures.

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