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]