c. 1500, "to make a loud, sharp sound," of imitative origin, or a blend of clap and crash. Compare Dutch kletsen "splash, clash," German klatschen, Danish klaske "clash, knock about." Figurative sense, in reference to non-physical strife or battle, is first attested 1620s. Of things, "to come into collision," from 1650s; of colors, "to go badly together," first recorded 1894. Related: Clashed; clashing.
clash (n.)
1510s, "sharp, loud noise of collision," from clash (v.). Especially of the noise of conflicting metal weapons. Meaning "hostile encounter" is from 1640s; meaning "conflict of opinions, etc." is from 1781.
双语例句
1. The police said the clash was a sequel to yesterday'snationwide strike.
警方说这场冲突是昨天全国大罢工的余波。
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2. They will televise both legs of Leeds' European Cup clash with Rangers.
欧洲杯利兹联队与流浪者队的两场争夺战都将进行电视转播。
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3. Don't make any policy decisions which clash with official company thinking.
所作的任何决策都不要和公司官方理念相冲突。
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4. Inside government, there was a clash of views.
政府内部意见不一。
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5. There is a clash between two classes at 2 p.m. on Thursday.