quarrel
/ˈkwɒrəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwɑːrəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkwȯr(-ə)l ˈkwär(-ə)l/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkwɒr.əl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkwɔːr.əl/ (ame, ipa)
quarrel — noun
- quarrelsingular
- quarrelsplural
1. A situation where two or more persons exchange angry words, typically about some
A situation where two or more persons exchange angry words, typically about something that seems unimportant to others.
Hiro had a quarrel with his sister over whose turn it was to use the tablet.
have + a + quarrel + with + person + over + topic
The neighbours' loud quarrel about the fence kept everyone awake until midnight.
loud quarrel + about + topic
After a bitter quarrel over money, the two business partners decided to end their partnership.
Yael tried to stay out of the quarrel between two of her closest friends.
Family quarrels about dividing property can tear relatives apart for years.
- argument
more general and neutral; does not always carry the same emotional charge as quarrel
- dispute
more formal; often used for legal or business disagreements
- disagreement
milder; can be a simple difference of opinion without anger
- feud
long-lasting and bitter quarrel between families or groups
- agreement
a situation where people share the same opinion
- reconciliation
the act of ending a quarrel and becoming friendly again
文法句型
have + a + quarrel + with + person + about/over + topic
用法筆記
Frequently used in fixed verb phrases: 'have a quarrel', 'get into a quarrel', 'start a quarrel'. The preposition 'with' introduces the person, while 'about' or 'over' introduces the topic.
常見錯誤
quarrel — verb
- quarrelpresent simple I / you / we / they
- quarrels3rd person singular
- quarrelling-ing form
- quarrelledpast simple
1. To argue angrily with another person, usually about something personal or unimpo
To argue angrily with another person, usually about something personal or unimportant.
Beatriz and her brother often quarrel about which television programme to watch.
quarrel + about + topic
The elderly couple quarrelled briefly over the shortest route to the train station.
quarrel + with + person + over + topic
Arjun refused to quarrel with his colleague over such a small mistake in the report.
Shanti quarrelled with her neighbour for hours about where to put the garden fence.
Inês dislikes quarrelling with anyone, so she stays quiet during meetings.
- argue
more general; can be a calm discussion of different views or an angry exchange
- bicker
to quarrel repeatedly about small, unimportant matters
- row
British English; a noisy, serious argument, often between people who know each other well
- fall out
phrasal verb; to stop being friendly with someone because of a quarrel
文法句型
quarrel + with + person + about/over + topic
用法筆記
This verb is intransitive — you must use a preposition before mentioning the other person or the topic. British English doubles the 'l' in inflected forms (quarrelled, quarrelling); American English uses a single 'l' (quarreled, quarreling).