showdowns

英 [ˈʃəʊdaʊnz]

美 [ˈʃoʊˌdaʊnz]

n.  决出胜负的较量; 最后的决战
showdown的复数

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT (解决长期存在的争端的)最后决战，决出胜负的较量
  Ashowdownis a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.
  1. The Prime Minister is preparing for a showdown with Ministers.
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