skirmishing
noun /ˈskɜːmɪʃɪŋ/
/ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the activity of taking part in a short fight or argument
发生小规模战斗（或冲突、争执） - There are reports of skirmishing along the border.
有报道称在边界一带发生了小规模冲突。
- There are reports of skirmishing along the border.