crossfire

fuoco incrociato

Pericolo corso da chi si trova in mezzo a persone che si sparano a vicenda.

In inglese semplice: The danger faced by someone between people who are shooting at each other.

• A driver was caught in the crossfire.
• Families fled to escape the crossfire between rival groups.
• Two children were wounded in the crossfire.

Come si usa: be caught in the crossfire (Several civilians were caught in the crossfire.)

Espressioni comuni: caught in crossfire, in the crossfire, escape the crossfire

scontro, fuoco incrociato

Lite rabbiosa tra persone o gruppi contrapposti, che può coinvolgere anche altri.

In inglese semplice: An angry argument between opposing people or groups, which can also affect others.

• The debate became a crossfire of accusations.
• Teachers were caught in the political crossfire.
• She stayed silent during the crossfire between the two committee members.

Come si usa: be caught in the crossfire (The staff were caught in the crossfire between rival managers.)

Sinonimi: confrontation, clash

Espressioni comuni: political crossfire, caught in crossfire, crossfire of accusations

fuoco incrociato

Spari provenienti da posizioni diverse che attraversano la stessa zona.

In inglese semplice: Gunfire from different positions aimed through the same area.

• Crossfire swept across the field.
• The soldiers set up crossfire around the entrance.
• Heavy crossfire forced the attackers to retreat.

Espressioni comuni: heavy crossfire, enemy crossfire, lay down crossfire