scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ TEM8 ( scuffling, scuffled, scuffles )

• 1. 

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

  例：

  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

  例：

  Police scuffled with some of the protesters.

  警察和一些抗议者打了起来。