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Contention Evidence 英[Kənˈtenʃn 美[Kənˈtɛnʃən N.竞争,争论;争夺;论点 N Count 争论或讨论时的)看法,观点 Someone's

单词 contention
音标
英[kənˈtenʃn] 美[kənˈtɛnʃən]
解释
n.竞争,争论;争夺;论点;
例句

N-COUNT
(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.
例: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。
例:Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。

N-UNCOUNT
不和;争吵;争执
If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.
例: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。
例: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。

PHRASE
有机会获胜
If you are in contention in a contest, you have a chance of winning it.
例: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。
变形
pl:contentions~

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