cut and thrust
激烈的爭辯或辯論
書面·表示激烈辯論
英文釋義
vigorous debate or competition
例句
The cut and thrust of the debate kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
典故來源
源自擊劍運動，'cut'（劈）和'thrust'（刺）是基本動作，比喻辯論中的激烈交鋒。