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.
     首相正准备和部长们摊牌。

双语例句

• But in showdowns between fictional wizards, actual magical skill is among the least important criteria.
  但是到了虚构巫师的最后决一胜负的时刻，实际的魔法技能在标准评定中就不那么重要了。
• But what probably looms now is not a simple, binary "fall" or a grandiose bargain to avert that blow but a series of rolling showdowns.
  但目前隐现的危机不是那种简单的二元选择要么“跌落”，要么通过声势浩大的讨价还价“避免跌落”，而是一系列接踵而来的摊牌。