scuffle

1. N-COUNT A scuffle is a short, disorganized fight or struggle. 打斗; 混战

Violent scuffles broke out between rival groups demonstrating for and against independence. 在支持和反对独立的两派示威者之间爆发了激烈混战。

2. V-RECIP If people scuffle, they fight for a short time in a disorganized way. 打斗; 混战

Police scuffled with some of the protesters. 警察和一些抗议者打了起来。