scuffle

scuffle
noun
  1. a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
    厮打，扭打
    there were minor scuffles with police.
    有过同警方的小冲突。
  2. an act or sound of moving in a hurried, confused, or shuffling manner
    匆忙，慌乱（行动，声音）
    he heard the scuffle of feet.
    他听见匆忙的脚步声。
verb
[no obj.]
  1. engage in a short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
    厮打；扭打
    the teacher noticed two pupils scuffling in the corridor.
    老师注意到两个学生在走廊里扭打。
  2. [with adverbial of direction]move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound
    匆忙慌乱地走
    a drenched woman scuffled through the doorway.
    一个全身湿透的女人匆匆走过门庭。
    ■[with obj.](of an animal or person) move (something) in a scrambling or confused manner
    （人，动物）慌乱（或艰难）地移动（某物）
    the rabbit struggled free, scuffling his front paws.
    兔子慌乱地移动前爪竭力挣脱。
语源
  1. late 16th cent. (as a verb): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Swedish skuffa 'to push'; related to shove and shuffle
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