| 词汇 | contention |
| 释义 | contention 2 ENTRIES FOUND: contention (noun) bone (noun) contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ noun plural contentions contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ noun plural contentions Learner's definition of CONTENTION 1 [count] : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated（争论的）观点，看法 It is her contention [=she believes and says] that the new law will only benefit the wealthy.她的观点是这条新颁布的法律只会让富人受益。 Evidence supports the contention [=claim] that the island was uninhabited before the 18th century.有证据支持这座岛在18世纪以前无人居住这种说法。 2 [noncount] : anger and disagreement争吵；争执；争论 There has been too much contention [=discord] in this family in recent years.近年来，这个家中有太多的争执。 The main point of contention [=the point that is being argued over] is who has the rights to the land.争论的焦点是谁有权拥有这个岛。 That has been a source of contention for years.多年来，那一直是争论的根源。 an issue that is still in contention [=that is still being argued about; that has not yet been decided]仍在争论中的问题 ◊ A bone of contention is something that causes anger and disagreement.争端的起因 The tariffs have been a bone of contention between the two nations.关税问题一直是两国间争端的起因。 3 [noncount] : a situation in which you have a chance to win something that you are trying to win争夺；竞争 This latest defeat means that she's now out of contention for the world title. [=there is no longer a chance that she will win the world title]最近一次失利意味着她现在已没有机会争夺世界冠军了。 He is in contention for the Olympic medal.他有机会争夺奥运奖牌。 |
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