altercation

.ɒ:ltә'keiʃәn

n noisy quarrel

n. 争论, 争吵

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altercation 由词根 alter-（改变）和后缀 -cation（名词后缀）组成，意指一种变化或争吵，强调对立的变化。

例句

1. The two friends had a heated altercation over a small misunderstanding.

这两个朋友因为一个小误会发生了激烈的争吵。

2. The altercation in the parking lot drew the attention of several passersby.

停车场的争吵引起了几位路人的注意。

3. After the altercation, they both realized it was better to apologize and move on.

争吵后，他们都意识到道歉并继续前进是更好的选择。