a formal fight in the past, using guns or swords, arranged between two people as a way of deciding an argument

The two men fought a duel over the lady. 两个男人为了这位女士决斗。

The composer Strauss was once challenged to a duel. 作曲家施特劳斯曾经受到决斗挑战。

a difficult competition in which both sides show a lot of effort

The two boxers are locked in a duel for the championship title. 两名拳击手为了夺冠而争得不可开交。

the activity of fighting duels