a trial of strength

• 力的较量

a trial of strength的用法和样例：

例句

1. An honorable contest of arms becomes a mockery.
   一场光荣的真刀真枪的较量，变成了一场嘲弄的事情。
2. The soccer is more of a mental thing than a physical thing.
   踢球与其说是体力的较量，不如说是智力的较量。