词汇 | battle |
释义 | battle Ⅰ 1. noun 1 in a betting operation, the eternal plus-and-minus relationship between bettors and the betting operation AUSTRALIA, 1989. 2 an unattractive woman US, 1948.► on the battleworking as a prostitute AUSTRALIA, 1944 2. verb 1 to breakdance competitively with the object of demonstrating the most individual style. Conventional 'battle' (a violent struggle) adopted for this non-violent clash US, 1999. 2 to compete in a public demonstration of DJ skills or to establish a sound-system's superiority; to compete in rap performance; to compete in graffiti skills US, 2000. 3 to attack someone verbally US, 1998. 4 to struggle for a living; to work hard despite troubles and exhibit courage in doing so AUSTRALIA, 1895. 5 to have sex; to impregnate someone NEW ZEALAND, 1998. 6 to work as a prostitute AUSTRALIA, 1898. 7 to attempt to make a living at the racecourse, either by running or gambling on horses AUSTRALIA, 1895.► battle the iron menin horse racing, to bet using pari-mutuel machines US, 1951 Ⅱ ⇨ battle cruiser; battle noun 1 a public house. Rhyming slang for BOOZER, sometimes expanded to 'battle and cruiser' UK, 1960. 2 an aggressive, 'mannish' lesbian US, 1982. 3 a formidable older woman. As with BATTLESHIP this seems to play on OLD BAT, but possibly with a rhyming slang influence: 'battle-cruiser' from BRUISER (a rugged physical specimen) UK, 1984 battle out battle it out if people, teams etc battle it out, they fight, oppose, or compete with each other until one person or team wins, using a lot of effort+ for On Sunday the professionals will be battling it our for the first prize of $1,000,000.+ with After five years of battling it out with the planning department we finally got approval to build the house. battle (with someone) (over someone or something)Fig. to argue or struggle with someone over someone or something. (Not meant to involve physical fighting.) Why do you always have to battle with me over practically nothing? You shouldn't battle over just anything for the sake of argument!
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