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contention contention ★★☆☆☆/kənte̱nʃ(ə)n/1[N-COUNT	可数名词](争论或讨论时的)看法，观点 Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.   [usu poss N]This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。2[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]See also:bone of contention；不和；争吵；争执 If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.   [usu n of N]They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them...他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies.发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。3[PHRASE	短语]有机会获胜 If you are in contention in a contest, you have a chance of winning it.   [v-link PHR]He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。 contentioncon‧ten‧tion /kənˈtenʃən/ ●○○ noun  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable] formal a strong opinion that someone expressessomebody’s contention that Her main contention is that doctors should do more to encourage healthy eating.► see thesaurus at claim2[uncountable] formal argument and disagreement between peoplesource/area/point of contention The issue of hunting is a source of contention. → bone of contentionat bone1(5)3in contention having a chance of winning something:  Owen’s goal kept England in contention.4out of contention no longer having a chance of winning something:  Injury has put him out of contention for the title.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EbTHT/jadkL3otBGwlb1Qe9/mUxPeEoQQpDthyN23JysymxsGSMjsR3vdKJfz3hAzgipG2nOwXOr5BKtUwSYdZU3i1QVPXUEUpDI9ImetqNliA+X2AAPEnGjGENa9+0RucLaKsWgjWfkBYXBnnNxLus=             con·ten·tion              /        kənˈtenʃn                ;          NAmE                kənˈtenʃn                /                              noun                    (        formal)                    1              [uncountable        ]                    angry disagreement between people          争吵；争执；争论                            SYN                                            dispute                                                  ◆        One area of contention is the availability of nursery care.        争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。                    ◆        a point of contention        争论点                    2              [countable        ]                    contention(that…)                    a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument          （尤指争论时的）看法，观点                            ◆        It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.        我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于事故。                    ◆        I would reject that contention.        我不会同意那种观点。                    IDIOMS              in conˈtention (for sth)                              with a chance of winning sth              有机会赢得                                            ◆            Only three teams are now in contention for the title.            现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。                                      out of conˈtention (for sth)                              without a chance of winning sth              没有机会赢得                                                  ☞more at                                    bone                                   n.                    contention      contentions                  con·ten·tion              /        kənˈtenʃn                ;          NAmE                kənˈtenʃn                /             contention[kənˈtenʃn]CET6TEM4GRETOEFLIELTSn664133294231064559281417NOUN943661000Spoken:14963787争论(41%)，论点(30%)，争夺(24%)，争辩(5%)n.争论，争辩；争夺；论点

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Collins	contention ★★☆☆☆ /kənte̱nʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词](争论或讨论时的)看法，观点 Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. [usu poss N] This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged. 这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。 Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention. 有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。 2 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]See also:bone of contention ；不和；争吵；争执 If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument. [usu n of N] They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them... 他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。 A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies. 发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。 3 [PHRASE 短语]有机会获胜 If you are in contention in a contest, you have a chance of winning it. [v-link PHR] He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad. 他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。
Oxford	con·ten·tion / kənˈtenʃn ; NAmE kənˈtenʃn / noun ( formal) 1 [uncountable ] angry disagreement between people 争吵；争执；争论 SYN dispute ◆ One area of contention is the availability of nursery care. 争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。 ◆ a point of contention 争论点 2 [countable ] contention(that…) a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument （尤指争论时的）看法，观点 ◆ It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident. 我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于事故。 ◆ I would reject that contention. 我不会同意那种观点。 IDIOMS in conˈtention (for sth) with a chance of winning sth 有机会赢得 ◆ Only three teams are now in contention for the title. 现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。 out of conˈtention (for sth) without a chance of winning sth 没有机会赢得 ☞more at bone n. contention contentions con·ten·tion / kənˈtenʃn ; NAmE kənˈtenʃn /
LDC	contentioncon‧ten‧tion /kənˈtenʃən/ ●○○ noun Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[countable] formal a strong opinion that someone expressessomebody’s contention that Her main contention is that doctors should do more to encourage healthy eating.► see thesaurus at claim 2[uncountable] formal argument and disagreement between peoplesource/area/point of contention The issue of hunting is a source of contention. → bone of contention at bone1(5) 3in contention having a chance of winning something: Owen’s goal kept England in contention.4out of contention no longer having a chance of winning something: Injury has put him out of contention for the title.
WDF	contention [kənˈtenʃn] CET6TEM4GRETOEFLIELTS n6641 3329 423 106 455 928 1417 NOUN9436 61000 Spoken: 14963787 争论(41%)，论点(30%)，争夺(24%)，争辩(5%) n.争论，争辩；争夺；论点

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