run-in

noun
🔊/ˈrʌn ɪn/
🔊/ˈrʌn ɪn/
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  1. run-in (with somebody) (informal) an argument or a fight争论;争吵;冲突
    • The fiery player has had numerous run-ins with referees.这名脾气暴躁的队员曾和裁判员发生过无数次争吵。🔊🔊
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
  2. (also run-up)
    run-in (to something) (British English) a period of time leading up to an important event; the preparation for this (重要事情的)前期;准备阶段;准备