Skirmish意思

"Skirmish" 是一個軍事術語，意指小規模的戰鬥或衝突，通常是在兩個更大部隊之間進行的。這些戰鬥通常是非決定性的，主要是為了偵察、騷擾、破壞或保護特定的地點或資源。在軍事戰略中，小規模戰鬥可以用來測試敵人的實力和策略，或者為更大的戰役做準備。

Skirmishes can take place between small units of soldiers, such as platoons or companies, and they often involve quick engagements, hit-and-run tactics, and the use of guerrilla warfare techniques. They may also occur between irregular forces, such as militias or guerrilla groups, and regular military forces.

In a broader sense, "skirmish" can also refer to any kind of minor confrontation or dispute, not necessarily military in nature. For example, a debate or argument that is not as formal or intense as a full-blown conflict could be described as a skirmish.