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单词 clash
释义
clash1 verbclash2 noun
clashclash1 /klæʃ/ ●●○ verb Word Origin
WORD ORIGINclash1
Origin:
1500-1600 From the sound of sharp blows
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
clash
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyclash
he, she, itclashes
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyclashed
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave clashed
he, she, ithas clashed
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad clashed
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill clash
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have clashed
Continuous Form
PresentIam clashing
he, she, itis clashing
you, we, theyare clashing
PastI, he, she, itwas clashing
you, we, theywere clashing
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been clashing
he, she, ithas been clashing
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been clashing
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be clashing
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been clashing
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • "Are you watching Family Fortunes tonight?" "No, it clashes with the Tina Turner interview on Channel 3."
  • Animal rights activists and fox-hunters clashed at the annual Boxing Day hunt.
  • Choose bright colors, but make sure they don't clash.
  • Democrats clashed with Republicans last night in a heated debate about unemployment.
  • France and Britain are likely to clash over the proposed space programme.
  • I can't wear red - it clashes with my hair.
  • Iranian and Iraqi troops clashed on the border.
  • Police clashed with demonstrators for the second time in a week.
  • That scarf clashes terribly with her green coat.
  • US planes clashed with enemy fighter aircraft again today.
  • We've rescheduled the next meeting -- it clashed with a conference that most of us will be attending.
  • We can go to both classes if they don't clash.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And though they regularly clashed, they were undoubtedly in love.
  • I've a worrying feeling that the Medau Annual Reunion may clash - I do hope it doesn't.
  • Premier John Major could clash with him on five big issues.
  • The colors clash, the furniture is ugly, and nobody is happy about this.
  • The couple have clashed with the Archbishop of York over their wish.
  • The two have often clashed on these and other issues.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto argue
if people argue , they speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something: · Jim and Beth seem to spend all their time arguing.argue with: · Don't argue with me, John. Just do what I tell you.argue about/over: · The two men at the bar were arguing about politics.· My kids spend more time arguing over the rules than they do playing the game.
if two people quarrel , they argue angrily and may stop being friends with each other: · Whenever my sisters meet they always end up quarrelling.quarrel with: · She left home after quarrelling with her parents.quarrel about/over: · The two brothers had quarreled over ownership of the farm.
to argue in an angry and violent way, especially with someone you know well: · Kerry's parents are always fighting -- I'm not surprised she left home.fight over/about: · Two men fighting over a parking space were arrested earlier today.· If you two don't stop fighting about what to watch I'm going to send you to your room.
also have a row British informal if two people have a fight or have a row , they argue very angrily and noisily: have a fight with: · April had a fight with her boyfriend and doesn't want to come out of her room.have a fight about/over: · Kelvin and his wife have endless rows over money.
British to stop having a friendly relationship with someone, because you have disagreed with them: · I think she's fallen out with her boyfriend.fall out with about/over: · Murray left the company after he fell out with the chairman over his salary.
if two people or groups are at each other's throats , they are always arguing in a very angry way because they cannot agree about something: · Congress and the President have been at each other's throats for so long that it's a wonder they can agree on anything.
if two groups of people clash , they argue publicly with each other about a particular subject -- used in news reports: clash with somebody: · Democrats clashed with Republicans last night in a heated debate about unemployment.clash over something: · France and Britain are likely to clash over the proposed space programme.
when people fight each other
if people fight , or if one person fights another, they hit or kick each other in order to hurt each other: · Two men were fighting in the street outside.· He said he'd fight anyone who tried to stop him entering.fight with: · Billy had been fighting with some kids from another school.fight over/about: · Two men in the bar began fighting over a game of cards.· As kids, we fought about everything, but now we're pretty good friends.
to fight with another person: · The two girls had a fist fight in the school cafeteria.have a fight with: · He ran away from school after he had a fight with a bigger boy.
to fight someone who is attacking you or holding you, especially so that you can escape from them: · She tried to struggle but he put his hand over her mouth.struggle to do something: · Vince struggled to free himself from the policeman's grip.struggle with: · It seems that he struggled with the robber and got quite seriously hurt.struggle against: · The victim had obviously struggled furiously against her attacker.
to fight someone by holding, pulling, or pushing them rather than hitting them: · The two boys wrestled for a while then gave up, tired.wrestle with: · His jaw was broken while he tried to wrestle with a drunken bus driver.
if two people come to blows , they start fighting after an argument or when both people are very angry: · Police say they don't know what the two were arguing about, only that it came to blows.
if two groups of people, especially people with opposing opinions or aims, clash , they fight for a short time: · Animal rights activists and fox-hunters clashed at the annual Boxing Day hunt.· Police clashed with demonstrators for the second time in a week.
to not look good with something else
if two things do not match , they are not the same colour or style and so do not look attractive together: · That tie doesn't match your shirt.· I felt slightly out of place, and was conscious that my jacket and trousers didn't quite match.
if one thing does not go with another, or if two things do not go together , they do not look attractive next to each other: · That shirt doesn't go with your blue trousers.· Pink and purple don't usually go very well together.
if two things clash , they look very bad when they are worn or seen together because they are completely different in style, colour etc: · Choose bright colors, but make sure they don't clash.clash with: · That scarf clashes terribly with her green coat.· I can't wear red - it clashes with my hair.
to happen or do things at the same time
if something coincides with something else, or if two things coincide , they happen at the same time as each other, usually by chance: · When our vacations coincided, we often holidayed together.coincide with: · His speech coincided with the release of a report on the New England economy.· I had to cancel our lunch date, as it coincided with my hospital appointment.timed/arranged to coincide (=arranged so that something coincides): · The exhibition was timed to coincide with the anniversary celebrations.· They have arranged the launch to coincide with the start of the college term.
if one event clashes with another, or if two events clash , they are arranged to happen at the same time, and this usually causes problems or is inconvenient: · We can go to both classes if they don't clash.clash with: · We've rescheduled the next meeting -- it clashed with a conference that most of us will be attending.· "Are you watching Family Fortunes tonight?" "No, it clashes with the Tina Turner interview on Channel 3."
to arrange an event so that it happens at the same time as something else, because this helps you in some way: · His publishers have tied the release in with his new television series.· AIDS education can be tied in with existing health education programs.
to try to do two or more things at the same time, even though this is difficult and you are very busy: · The film is about a maintenance man who juggles three jobs to provide for his family.· suburban working mothers who juggle careers, families, and after-school sportsjuggle something and something: · I don't think any man can ever understand the difficulties of juggling motherhood and politics.juggle something with something: · With school starting, Anna will have to juggle her love of swimming with her homework.
to fight in a war or be in a war
to take part in a war or battle: · His grandfather fought on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War.· The Boers were fighting the British at this time.fight for: · Most of these young soldiers don't even know what they're fighting for.fight in: · My grandfather fought in World War II.fight a war/battle: · They were fighting a war of independence against a powerful enemy.
if two armies or groups clash , they suddenly start fighting each other, especially for a short time - used especially in news reports:: · Iranian and Iraqi troops clashed on the border.clash with: · US planes clashed with enemy fighter aircraft again today.
if two countries are at war with each other, they are fighting a war against each other: · Europe had been at war for nearly two years.· He could not remember a time when his country had not been at war.be at war with: · In 1792 England was at war with America.
to start and continue a war, especially for a long period: · In his speech he promised full support to wars of independence waged by colonial peoples.wage war on/against: · Many Americans now question whether the US should have waged war on Vietnam.
to fight a war, especially by suddenly attacking a country that does not threaten your country: · He believes that men make war because they are by nature aggressive.make war on: · Throughout the nineteenth century the colonial powers made war on poorer countries in order to gain territory.
: warring factions/nations/tribes/groups etc nations etc that are fighting against each other: · Fighting between the various warring factions was destroying the country.· All attempts to reconcile the two warring groups have failed.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=is different from something in a way that is unattractive)· Do you think the colour of this tie clashes with my shirt?
(=when people cannot work together because they are so different)· The band eventually split because of personality clashes.
· There were violent clashes between police and protesters.
(=when two determined people oppose each other)· Even the smallest decision could become an exhausting battle of wills.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· Protestors welcomed the official objection although some were concerned that different government departments had clashed over the matter.· Election candidates and doctors clashed over claims that waiting times have increased in the town.
NOUN
· Street fighting broke out after hundreds of demonstrators clashed with the police.· Disturbances in Zurich On July 8, 1989, about 50 demonstrators protesting against lack of housing in Zurich clashed with police.· On May 8 Chamlong led another large rally at Democracy Monument, where some demonstrators came close to clashing with riot police.
1[intransitive] if two armies, groups etc clash, they start fighting – used in news reports:  Troops clashed near the border.clash with Police have clashed with demonstrators again today.2[intransitive] if two people or groups clash, they argue because they have very different beliefs and opinions – used in news reportsclash with Democrats clashed with Republicans in a heated debate.clash over/on The two men have clashed over the report’s conclusions.3[intransitive] if two colours or designs clash, they look very bad togetherclash with I can’t wear red – it clashes with my hair.4[intransitive] especially British English if two events clash, they happen at the same time in a way that is inconvenient SYN conflict American Englishclash with The announcement has been delayed to avoid clashing with the prime minister’s speech.5[intransitive, transitive] if two pieces of metal clash, or if you clash them, they make a loud ringing sound:  The cymbals clashed.
clash1 verbclash2 noun
clashclash2 ●●○ noun [countable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • border clashes between India and Pakistan
  • In the last two months, there have been numerous border clashes.
  • The clashes came as farmers blockaded roads.
  • There were clashes last night between local residents and young people attending the rock festival.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And with Leonard ruled out of that Wembley clash, Hynes could claim his place today.
  • Combs said he did not see a man throwing money at him, an incident that the prosecution says sparked the clash.
  • Minor clashes were reported to have taken place between police and students at Lima's San Marcos University.
  • More than 75 people died and hundreds were wounded in those clashes.
  • No one should be too surprised at these clashes.
  • Problems arise where there is a clash of cultures.
  • The two co-exist as memories of their cultures, with a healthy clash where the two collide in the entrance foyer.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatora fight involving a large number of people
when a lot of people fight each other in a public place: · There was fighting on the streets of Paris yesterday when police and demonstrators clashed.fighting between: · Fighting between rival gangs resulted in the death of a teenage boy.fighting breaks out (=starts): · Fighting broke out between English and Dutch football fans after the game.
an uncontrolled violent fight in a public place that involves a large number of people and usually damage to property, cars etc, especially among people who are protesting about something: · There were riots in several cities after it was announced that the price of bread would rise by 200%.· Four days of unrest and anti-government riots left at least three people dead.a riot breaks out (=starts): · A riot broke out after a police shooting of a local man.
a fight between two large groups of people: · He was killed in a street battle in 1998.battle between: · a battle between rival gangspitched battle (=a very violent fight): · About 200 students fought pitched battles with police during the demonstrations.
a short fight between two groups of people who have opposing opinions or aims: · The clashes came as farmers blockaded roads.clash between: · There were clashes last night between local residents and young people attending the rock festival.
a situation in which there is a lot of angry disagreement between two groups, which may develop into a fight: · The police were obviously anticipating a confrontation, as they were heavily armed.
a fight that a lot of people in a crowd join, especially when they have no particular reason to be fighting each other: · After Mathews was attacked, a free-for-all broke out in the audience.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives
· Four people were killed during violent clashes with the army.
(=involving violence and strong feelings)· Fierce clashes swept across Bosnia and Croatia.
· This was one of the most serious clashes since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.
· Minor clashes were reported to have taken place between police and students.
(=involving the use of weapons)· The violence could soon become armed clashes and even a war.
(=between people of different races)· 20 people died in ethnic clashes before Christmas.
verbs
· The anti-war protests led to violent clashes between police and demonstrators.
· A number of clashes occurred throughout the south between these opposing groups.
· Armed clashes broke out on Tuesday between the military and the rebels.
· Fierce clashes took place with local police.
· Eight people were killed in clashes between the army and police.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(=is different from something in a way that is unattractive)· Do you think the colour of this tie clashes with my shirt?
(=when people cannot work together because they are so different)· The band eventually split because of personality clashes.
· There were violent clashes between police and protesters.
(=when two determined people oppose each other)· Even the smallest decision could become an exhausting battle of wills.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· In the Forest of Dean poaching was rife, and there were frequent violent clashes between keepers and poachers.· There were violent clashes between police and pickets, notably at the Orgreave coking depot in Rotherham in the summer of 1984.· Borja ordered the armed forces to intervene after violent clashes, including gunfire, between the security forces and the demonstrators.· In Dresden, witnesses reported violent clashes between police and would-be emigrants desperate to board trains to the West.· Four people were reportedly killed during violent clashes with the Army in the capital, Santo Domingo.· Weekend celebrations to mark the end of military rule had led to violent clashes between police and demonstrators.· Protests continue nightly in Vienna and other cities, peaceful affairs now unlike the violent clashes of recent weeks.
NOUN
· In the resultant culture clash Guinness drowns, heroism subverted by duty, reality distorted by the military mindset.· Despite the wry observations about the differences between working-class Hispanics and upper-class whites, this is not a story about culture clashes.
· Their last Challenge Cup clash was at the first-round stage at the Willows in 1983 and Salford won 12-5.
· But it is not just this personality clash that is driving Solidarity-as-we-know-it to extinction.· There is talk of personality clashes, and sniping against the campaign chairman, Tony Coelho.· Blaming a personality clash within the department for her ultimatum, she said she would resume work when her back was better.· Where there is a personality clash, the learner should be re-allocated to another clinical teacher.· They turned out to be a good power-rock band doomed by personality clashes and their own audacity.
VERB
· Pre-booking is essential to avoid clashes with other groups.· Instead of escalation, Clinton's preferred tactic had been to scale back the patrols to avoid clashes.· The new date will avoid a clash in Edinburgh with the ScotlandFrance Rugby Union international the previous day.· Presumably preliminary consultation by conservation agencies and institutional involvement of local people in plan formulation and implementation would avoid these clashes.· If Congress and the administration are to avoid a head-on clash, and a presidential veto, a compromise must be struck.· Discussion covered procedures for avoiding accidental clashes, disclosing the location of mines, and exchanging information about those missing in action.· The aim is to avoid any clash between good forestry and the claims of amenity.· When reception class children fight back, schools take drastic measures to avoid clashes.
· Nevertheless, some 15 people died in campaign-related clashes.· The townspeople are hoping the fair will quietly fade away and die because of the usual clashes between the locals and the travellers.· At least five people died in clashes in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan.· By the end of July up to 180 people had died in the clashes and over 500 were wounded.
· A policeman was killed and four people were injured in a clash in Brsadin at the same time.· The shopping centre was burned down, riot police were brought in and about 30 people were injured in clashes.· Sixteen policemen were injured in clashes.· Sixty-one police officers were reported to have been injured in clashes, as well as 31 delegates and 65 demonstrators.
· Between January and April it was estimated that 563 government soldiers had been killed in clashes with the guerrillas.· He was picked up by police while covering a funeral of two leftists killed in a prison clash, according to colleagues.· Supporters of the death penalty gathered at the funerals in Ankaraof soldiers who were killed in a clash with rebels this month.· Thirty-four soldiers and at least 150 rebels were killed in the clash, military spokesman Kumara Dewage said.· Three students were killed in clashes with the police on Nov. 22, and several members of the strike committee were arrested.· According to an April 22 official report, 15 rebels and seven others were killed in clashes between rebels and security forces.
· This has led to constant clashes with everybody from health ministers to bishops and police officers.· Weekend celebrations to mark the end of military rule had led to violent clashes between police and demonstrators.· The review may lead to another clash of scientific opinion.
1a short fight between two armies or groups – used in news reports:  armed clashes along the borderclash between/with violent clashes between police and demonstrators2an argument between two people or groups because they have very different beliefs or opinions – used in news reportsclash between/with The plans put oil companies in a head-on clash with environmentalists.personality/culture clash (=a situation in which two people or groups do not like each other)3a sports match between two teams, players etc that is expected to be very exciting – used in sports reports:  The heavyweight clash goes ahead in Las Vegas on 8 May.4a situation in which two events happen at the same time in a way that is inconvenient:  a scheduling clash on TV5a loud sound made by two metal objects hitting each other:  the clash of swords6a combination of two colours, designs etc that look bad together:  a colour clashCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesa violent clash· Four people were killed during violent clashes with the army.a fierce/bitter clash (=involving violence and strong feelings)· Fierce clashes swept across Bosnia and Croatia.a serious clash· This was one of the most serious clashes since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.a minor clash· Minor clashes were reported to have taken place between police and students.an armed clash (=involving the use of weapons)· The violence could soon become armed clashes and even a war.an ethnic clash (=between people of different races)· 20 people died in ethnic clashes before Christmas.verbslead to a clash· The anti-war protests led to violent clashes between police and demonstrators.a clash occurs· A number of clashes occurred throughout the south between these opposing groups.a clash breaks out· Armed clashes broke out on Tuesday between the military and the rebels.a clash takes place· Fierce clashes took place with local police.be killed/injured in a clash· Eight people were killed in clashes between the army and police.
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