/ˈkɒnflɪkt; NAmE ˈkɑːn-/ [countable, uncountable]

1. a situation in which people, groups or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument
   冲突；争论；争执◆The bank has run into conflict with the authorities.
   银行与当局发生了冲突。◆a conflict between two members of the team
   团队中两名成员之间的冲突◆They found themselves in conflict over the future of the firm.
   他们发现他们之间在公司前景的问题上存在分歧。◆HR managers need to be skilled in conflict resolution (= settling disagreements).
   人力资源经理必须善於解决冲突。⨁to come into / create / run into (a) conflict
   发生／产生／遇上争执 ⨁ to avoid / manage / prevent / resolve (a) conflict
   避免／处理／预防／解决冲突 ⨁ conflict management / resolution
   冲突管理／解决

●conflict of ˈinterest(s)a situation in which there are two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and it is not possible for both of them to be treated equally and fairly at the same time
利益（或利害）冲突◆There was a conflict of interest between his business dealings and his political activities.
他的商务交往和政治活动之间存在着利益冲突。