单词 | contention |
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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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