bout /ˈbaʊt/
發作;一場,一輪,一陣;迴合,交鋒,較量
Bout n.
1. As much of an action as is performed at one time; a going and returning, as of workmen in reaping, mowing, etc.; a turn; a round.
In notes with many a winding bout
Of linked sweetness long drawn out. --Milton.
The prince . . . has taken me in his train, so that I am in no danger of starving for this bout. --Goldsmith.
2. A conflict; contest; attempt; trial; a set-to at anything; as, a fencing bout; a drinking bout.
The gentleman will, for his honor's sake, have one bout with you; he can not by the duello avoid it. --Shak.
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bout
n 1: (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the
offensive [syn: turn, round]
2: a boxing match; "the fight was on television last night"
[syn: fight]
3: an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on
a bust that lasted three days" [syn: bust, tear, binge]