| 词汇 | argue |
| 释义 | argue 2 ENTRIES FOUND: argue (verb) toss (noun) argue /ˈɑɚgju/ verb argues; argued; arguing argue /ˈɑɚgju/ verb argues; argued; arguing Learner's definition of ARGUE 1 a : to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.说理；争论；辩论 [no object] She argued against the proposed law.她针对这项法案提出了反对理由。 The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.那位参议员极力主张减税。 They argued (convincingly/persuasively) against cutting the budget.他们反对缩减预算，理由充分。 He's always willing to argue for what is right.他总是愿意为正义而辩。 argue for better funding为获得更多资金支持据理力争 [+ object] She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.她提出理由说明这一法案不能被通过。 He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.他争辩说现在做决定还为时过早。 b [+ object] : to cause (someone) to decide to do or not do something by giving reasons说服 They tried to argue their parents into getting a new car. [=to persuade their parents to get a new car]他们努力说服父母买一辆新车。 No one can argue me out of doing this.谁也劝阻不了我做这件事。 2 [no object] : to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel争吵；争执 Their neighbors argued (with each other) all the time.他们的邻居们总是吵来吵去。 They started arguing about/over politics/religion.在政治/宗教问题上他们开始争辩起来。 She would argue with anyone.她跟谁都会吵起来。 3 [no object] : to express doubt or disagreement about something提出质疑；提出反对意见 — + with You can't argue with her success. [=you can't deny that she is successful]你不能质疑她的成功。 4 a [no object] : to show that something is or is not necessary, appropriate, etc.表明；显示 — usually + for or against The result argues for a new approach. [=the result shows that we need a new approach]结果表明我们需要寻求新方法。 b [+ object] formal : to give evidence of (something)提供证据；证明 The facts argue [=indicate, show] his innocence.事实证明他是清白的。 argue the toss — see 2toss — arguer noun, plural arguers [count] |
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