showdown
UK ['ʃəʊ.daʊn] US ['ʃoʊ-] noun countable
■an important argument which is intended to end a disagreement that has existed for a long time 决定胜负的大辩论；摊牌•The President is preparing for a showdown with his advisers over his plans to reform the economy.总统正在作准备，打算就他的经济改革计划和资政顾问们进行最后的放手一搏。 •Millions of dollars were spent on lawyers in a courtroom showdown between the two companies.两家公司在法庭的最后一战光在律师身上就花了数百万美元。 |