proxy war
noun /ˈprɒksi wɔː(r)/
/ˈprɑːksi wɔːr/
- a war started by a major power that does not itself become involved
代理战争：由大国发动的战争，本身并未卷入 - The Cold War was defined by violent proxy wars across the globe.
冷战的定义是全球范围内的暴力代理战争。
- The Cold War was defined by violent proxy wars across the globe.