English Dictionary

clash

/klaʃ/

verb

(intransitive) To make a clashing sound. / (transitive) To cause to make a clashing sound. / To come into violent conflict. / (intransitive) To argue angrily.

The cymbals clash loudly during the concert.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To make a clashing sound.

The cymbals clashed.

意味（2）

(transitive) To cause to make a clashing sound.

Thorfinn clashed his shield against Vallon's and swung his axe to hook Vallon's ankle.

意味（3）

To come into violent conflict.

Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.

意味（4）

(intransitive) To argue angrily.

My parents often clashed about minor things, such as the cleaning or shopping rota.

意味（5）

(intransitive, in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.

The veteran American legend claims he and Welsh two-weight world champion Calzaghe will clash on 20 September, probably at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

意味（6）

(intransitive, of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.

You can't wear that shirt! It clashes with your trousers.

意味（7）

(intransitive, of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.

I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.

意味（8）

(intransitive, Scotland) To chatter or gossip.