Both competitors had words (= argued) after the match.两名参赛者在比赛后发生了争吵。
Words were exchanged (= people argued) and then someone threw a punch.人们吵架了,然后有人打了一拳。
disapproving discussion, rather than action讨论(而非行动)
So far there have been more words than action on the matter of childcare provision.恐怕到目前为止,提供儿童保育的问题更多地停留在讨论层面上,而较少付诸实施。