noun (1)
a square-headed bolt or arrow especially for a crossbow
noun (2)
a ground of dispute or complaint
have no quarrel with a different approach
a usually verbal conflict between antagonists : altercation
verb
intransitive verb
to find fault
many people quarrel with the idea—Johns Hopkins Magazine
to contend or dispute actively
quarreled frequently with his superiors—London Calling
Noun (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French, square block of stone, bolt, from Vulgar Latin *quadrellum, diminutive of Latin quadrum square — more at quadrate Noun (2) Middle English querele, from Anglo-French, from Latin querela grievance, complaint, from queri to complain
The first known use of quarrel was in the 13th century
quarteringadjective
coming from a direction behind and to the side (as of a ship)
a quartering wind
quarterdecknoun
the part of the upper deck that is located toward the rear of a ship
quarterbacknoun
an offensive football back who calls the signals and directs the offensive play of the team
quartnoun
a unit of capacity equal to ¼ gallon or ¹⁄₃₂ bushel see measure
a container or measure having a capacity of one quart
quarry1 of 3noun
an animal hunted as game or prey
something sought or chased after
quarry2 of 3noun
an open pit usually for obtaining building stone, slate, or limestone
quarry3 of 3verb
to dig or take from or as if from a quarry
to make a quarry in
quarrelsomeadjective
usually ready to quarrel
quarrel1 of 2noun
a cause of dispute or complaint
an angry difference of opinion : dispute
quarrel2 of 2verb
to find fault
I quarrel with your version of what happened
to argue forcefully or loudly : squabble
1 a loud quarrel erupted at the next table over
2 John and Peter were quarrelling, but Mary refused to get embroiled.
约翰和彼得在争吵, 但玛丽不愿卷入.
3 Now, stop quarrelling and listen to me.
你们别争了，现在听我说。
4 They finally decided to stop quarrelling and made up.
他们最后决定停止争吵，握手言和。
5 While on The Drew Barrymore Show May 13, the model and entrepreneur, 27, opened up about her relationship with Gigi, which like any sisterhood, involves quarrels, but special moments too.
6 The constant quarrelling between the couple finally wrecked the marriage.
那对夫妻间的经常吵架终于毁掉了他们的婚姻.
7 I see no use quarrelling with fate.
我看不出和命运抗争有什么用。
8 Somehow or other, Ruth and he seemed to be always quarrelling.
不知怎么的露丝和他老是吵架.
9 Breaking up can stop us from quarrelling.
分手才能停止我们之间的争吵。
10 In the centre of the lake people were shouting, quarrelling violently.
这时湖中正人声乱嚷, 且是争吵的厉害.
11 We ought not to be quarrelling now.
我们现在不应该吵架。
12 WYATT: Quarrelling?
Wyatt：在吵架？
13 We ought not to be quarrelling now.
我们现在不应该吵架。
14 Tom: You two are always quarrelling over little things.
汤姆：你们两个总为一些小事争吵。
15 It's no use quarrelling - we're all in the same boat.
吵架没用,我们命运相同.
16 One time, however, we were near quarrelling.
可是有一次，我们几乎吵起来。
17 While they continue quarrelling, cut to Jack in close up.
在他们继续争吵时, 把囤面转为杰克的特写镜头.
18 I know you've been quarrelling a good deal lately.
我知道你们近来时常吵嘴.
19 They were reconciled after a quarrel.
他们吵架之后又重归于好。
20 I consider it no use quarrelling with him about it.
我认为和他争吵这事情是没用的。