“发生矛盾”常见的英文表达有 “have a conflict”、“get into a conflict” 或 “run into conflicts” 。
have a conflict:强调存在矛盾这一状况。例如:They often have a conflict because of different opinions.(他们经常因为观点不同而发生矛盾。 )
get into a conflict:侧重于描述进入、陷入矛盾的状态 。例如:He got into a conflict with his neighbor over the parking space.(他因为停车位问题和邻居发生了矛盾。 )
run into conflicts:有“遭遇、碰到矛盾”的意思,更强调矛盾的不期而遇。例如:In this project, we may run into conflicts with other departments.(在这个项目中,我们可能会和其他部门发生矛盾。 )