cut and thrust
激烈的争辩或辩论
书面·表示激烈辩论
英文释义
vigorous debate or competition
例句
The cut and thrust of the debate kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
典故来源
源自击剑运动，'cut'（劈）和'thrust'（刺）是基本动作，比喻辩论中的激烈交锋。