skirmished

v.

小规模战斗，小冲突( skirmish的过去式和过去分词 )；

1. The skirmish grew into a major battle.
   小冲突扩大形成大战斗。
2. This area is peaceful except for a few skirmishes in the distance.
   除了远处的零星的小冲突之外，这个地区是和平的。

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