an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets
小规模战斗,小冲突。
a short argument
小争论,小争执
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there was a skirmish over the budget .就预算问题产生了小争执。
engage in a skirmish
进行小规模战斗,发生小冲突;发生小争论
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reports of skirmishing along the border .关于边境小冲突的报道。
"Middle English (as a verb): from Old French