Before the battle of the fist comes the battle of the mind.

双方交战先比气势 后比拳头.

This was a time when the two countries were at war.

这是两国交战的时期。

Thousands of residents fled as the militants' grip appeared to crumble.

随着极端组织土崩瓦解，数千居民逃离交战区。

The fighting broke out in the early hours.

交战是在凌晨打响的。

Three days later, the US is at war with Germany.

三天以后 美国和德国交战。

After days of battle, the enemy troops finally surrendered.

经交战，敌军终投降了。

And so what are the rules of engagement for these German soldiers, though?

那德国士兵的交战规则是什么？

I know the rules of engagement, so don't test me.

我了解交战规则，别试探我。

That, in effect, constituted a change in the rules of engagement between the two.

这实际上改变了双方的交战规则。

Palmyra has changed hands several times during the conflict.

帕尔米拉在交战期间已被多次易手。

" The neighbourhood was divided into warring factions."

“这个社区被分成了交战派系。”

There were immediate reports of violations by both sides.

目前交战双方均有违反协议的报告。

The international community is pushing the warring factions to reach a peace deal.

国际社会正在促使交战双方达成和平协议。

And civilians caught up in the fight are fleeing to Uganda.

受交战影响的民众纷纷逃往乌干达。

Now the two armies meet near Saratoga.

这次两军在萨拉托加附近交战。

" It was a fair fight, " replied Louis.

“那是一场公平的交战，”路易斯回答。

The forces are still very close to each other—in fact they are facing each other.

双方距离仍然很近，事实上仍在交战。

She's urging countries not to supply more weapons to the warring sides.

她敦促各国禁止向交战双方提供更多武器。

The minister of foreign affairs mediated between two warring countries.

外长在两个交战国之间进行积极的斡旋。

The U.N. is still trying to get the warring sides to the negotiating table.

联国仍在努力让交战各方坐上谈判桌。