1[countableC]ARGUE a situation in which two or more people disagree, often angrily 爭論,爭吵,爭辯
argument with
She had a big argument with her husband.
她和丈夫大吵了一架。
argument about/over
There have been a lot of arguments about who was responsible for the accident.
人們針對誰該爲事故負責一事爭論不休。
2[countableC]REASON a set of reasons that show that something is true or untrue, right or wrong etc 論點,論據
We need to provide a convincing argument as to why the system should be changed.
我們得提出有說服力的論據,證明爲何要改變體制。
argument for/against
a powerful argument against smoking
反對吸煙的有力論據
A good argument can be made for comparing the IT revolution with the invention of writing itself.
信息技術革命完全有理由與文字的發明相提並論。
argument in favour of
the arguments in favour of banning tobacco advertising
支持禁止煙草廣告的論點
argument that
the familiar argument that the costs outweigh the benefits
得不償失這一常見的論點
3[uncountableU]DISAGREE when you disagree with something or question whether it is right 異議;爭議
do something without (further) argument
Ian accepted the suggestion without argument.
伊恩二話不說就接受了這個建議。
for the sake of argument (=in order to discuss all the possibilities) 爲了討論各種可能性
If, for the sake of argument, you aren’t offered the job, what will you do?
比方說吧,如果得不到這份工作,你會怎麽辦?
COLLOCATIONS
verbs
have an argument 爭吵
I could hear my parents having an argument downstairs.
我聽到父母在樓下爭吵。
get into an argument/become involved in an argument 爭吵起來
She didn’t want to get into another argument about money.
她不想爲了錢又吵起來。
nI left to avoid becoming involved in an argument.
start/cause an argument 引起爭吵
He was deliberately trying to start an argument.
他故意想吵架。
nMoney often causes arguments.
avoid an argument 避免爭吵
I was anxious to avoid an argument.
我一心想避免爭吵。
win/lose an argument 爭吵[爭論]赢了/輸了
nThe party hopes to win the argument about how to reform the health system.
nThe first one who resorts to violence is usually the one who’s lost the argument.
an argument breaks out (=it starts) 爭吵[爭論]爆發
nThe men were drunk and an argument soon broke out.
an argument erupts (=a big argument suddenly starts) 突然爆發爭吵[爭論]
nA bitter argument erupted between the brothers over who should inherit the money.
adjectives
a big/huge/massive argument 激烈/劇烈的爭吵
There was a big argument about whether we should move to a new house.
我們爲了要不要搬家而大吵了一架。
a heated argument (=involving very strong feelings) 激烈爭吵[爭論]
nSomeone was having a heated argument with a police officer.
a bitter argument 激烈爭吵[爭論]
nThere are bitter arguments about whether he was a hero or a war criminal.
a furious/fierce argument 激烈爭吵[爭論]
nAs soon as she had gone a furious argument broke out.
a violent argument 激烈爭吵[爭論]
nThe singer was hurt in a violent argument with her husband.
THESAURUS
argument a situation in which people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something 爭論,爭吵
an argument between two drivers over who had right of way
兩個司機之間關於誰有優先通行權的爭吵
nA 29-year-old man was shot and killed today after an argument over a gambling debt.
row /raʊ/British EnglishBrE, fight especially American EnglishAmE a loudangryargument with someone, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, or someone in your family. Row is also used about a seriousdisagreement between politicians about important public issues 〔尤指情侶、家人之間的〕爭吵〔row也指政界人士有關重要公共問題的嚴重分歧〕
There were always fights between my parents.
我父母老是吵架。
the continuing row over tax increases
關於增稅問題的持久爭論
nA few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London.
disagreement a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry 意見不合,分歧
There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well.
我們有時在錢上有些分歧,不過總的來說相處得不錯。
nGinny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.
quarrel especially British EnglishBrE an argument, especially one in which people get angry and that lasts a long time. Quarrel sounds more formal and more serious than argument or row 〔尤指長時間的〕爭吵,吵架〔quarrel比argument和row更爲正式、激烈〕
a bitter family quarrel
激烈的家庭爭吵
feud /fjuːd/ a very bitter argument between two groups, especially families, which lasts for many years and causes people to hate each other 〔兩個群體、尤指兩個家族間的〕長期爭鬥,世仇
The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years.
哈特菲爾德家族和麥考伊家族之間的世仇持續了20年。
dispute a public or legal argument about something, especially one which continues for a long time 〔尤指長時間的涉及公共事務或法律的〕爭論,爭端
Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher.
莫裏斯與其出版商陷入曠日持久的法律糾紛。
nThe settlement will resolve a long-running dispute over the country’s nuclear program.
nwar/battle of words an argument in which two people or groups criticize each other continuously in public
The war of words over construction delays at the airport has erupted again.
nbust-upBritish EnglishBrE informal a very bad argument, especially one in which people decide to separate from each other
He had a bust-up with the team manager.
nshouting match an angry argument in which people shout at each other
He got into a shouting match with another driver.
nslanging matchBritish EnglishBrE informal an argument in which people insult each other
He was sacked after a slanging match with a colleague.
an argument that is not very serious 不太嚴重的爭吵
squabble /ˈskwɒbəl $ ˈskwɑː-/ an argument about something that is not important 〔爲瑣事的〕爭吵,口角
There were the usual squabbles between brothers and sisters.
兄弟姐妹之間總有些爭爭吵吵。
nVoters are tired of petty squabbles between party leaders.
tiff informal an argument that is not very serious, between people who are in love 〔情侶之間的〕口角,爭吵
Gary had a bit of a tiff with his girlfriend.
加裏和女朋友吵嘴了。
misunderstanding a slight argument – a rather formal word which is often used humorously 小爭執,不和〔相當正式,常爲幽默用法〕
There was a slight misunderstanding over the bill, but everything’s been sorted out now.
對賬單有些小小的誤會,不過現在都解決了。
nskirmish a short argument, especially between politicians or sportsopponents
Evans and O'Brien had several political skirmishes.
Examples from the Corpus
argument• A 29-year-old man was shot and killedtoday after an argument over a gamblingdebt.• I'm sorry I'm not in a good mood. I had an argument with my husband this morning.• Phil got into an argument with a guy at the bar.• Testimony ended Wednesdayafternoon, and attorneys are to give closing argumentsThursday.• Rose presented a good argument.• This provides an important argument for the lead causes-hyperactivity hypothesis.• The main argument against smoking is that it's bad for your health.• Learn to study footnotes for further information and as clues to the scholarship and plausibility of the historian's arguments.• We can regard the statisticalargument about numbers of planets as an argument of last resort.• My sister and I had a terribleargument last night.• What are the arguments for the legalization of cannabis?• In his mind Cameron continued the argument throughout the meal.• It is not clear how much of the argument is really about policy, and how much about personality.• Do you agree with the argument that violence on TV makes people behave violently?• Just stick to your argument that the dealer said you'd make a certainprofit.
for the sake of argument• Let us assumefor the sake of argument that Inevitable is correct.• Let us assume for the sake of argument that you are not Joan Crawford.• I'm not sure that's an accuratedescription, but for the sake of argument I'll accept it.• Let's just say, for the sake of argument, that you've got $5000 to invest.• Let's say for the sake of argument it was the scullery window.• This already poses problems, but let us say, for the sake of argument, that it is equivalent to place.• Let us say for the sake of argument that it is five different partners on the same night.• Suppose, for the sake of argument, man, the true perpetrators of this crime are our enemies.
1discussion討論ADJECTIVE | VERB + ARGUMENT | ARGUMENT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤bitter, heated, violent激烈的爭論▸➤big大吵◇I had a big argument with my mother this morning.今天早上我和媽媽大吵了一架。➤little, petty, pointless, silly, stupid小爭執;無謂的爭吵;愚蠢的爭吵➤age-old由來已久的爭論VERB + ARGUMENT➤become involved in, get into, get involved in, have捲入爭吵;進行爭論◇I don't want to get into an argument with her.我可不想和她爭吵。➤cause, provoke, start引起爭吵;引發爭執▸➤lose, win辯輸;辯贏◇I was determined to win the argument.我決心贏得這場爭論。➤settle解決爭論◇Jory was always the one who settled arguments between us.喬裏總是能解決我們之間的爭論。ARGUMENT + VERB➤arise, break out, develop, erupt爭執發生;爭吵爆發;爭執逐漸產生◇Minutes later a violent argument erupted.幾分鐘後爆發了激烈的爭吵。➤ensue爭吵隨即發生◇He felt offended by the suggestion, and a violent argument ensued.這個建議惹惱了他,於是一場激烈的爭吵在所難免。➤rage爭論激烈進行◇the bitter arguments raging about who was the real winner就誰是真正的獲勝者而進行的激烈爭論PREPOSITION➤argument about有關⋯的爭論◇We had an argument about what we should buy.我們為該買什麼發生了爭執。➤argument between⋯之間的爭執◇an argument between her parents她父母之間的爭吵➤argument over有關⋯的爭論◇The argument over decentralization will probably continue for ever.關於權力下放的爭論很可能會一直持續下去。➤argument with與⋯的爭論◇an argument with his wife與他妻子的爭吵PHRASES➤brook no argument不容爭辯◇'You'll come home with me.' His voice brooked no argument.“你得跟我回家。”他不容爭辯地說。argument
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2reason supporting opinion理由ADJECTIVE | VERB + ARGUMENT | ARGUMENT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤basic, general基本論點;總的論據▸➤central, main中心論點;主要論據➤closing終結辯論◇In her closing argument, the prosecutor said that the hairs found on the defendant matched those of the victim.在終結辯論中,公訴人說被告身上發現的頭髮與被害人的一模一樣。➤forceful, good, major, powerful, sound, strong, valid有力的/可成立的/主要的/強有力的/站得住腳的/有分量的/有根據的論據▸➤cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, persuasive強有力的論據;令人信服的論據;有說服力的論據◇There is a convincing argument for the Federal Government to take greater responsibility for cities.論據有力地說明聯邦政府應該對城市承擔起更大的責任。◇The author makes a compelling argument for the use of hydrogen as a fuel.作者主張用氫氣作燃料,提出的論據很有說服力。➤credible, plausible可信的/貌似有理的論點◇Their argument sounds plausible, but is it really valid?他們的論點聽起來有道理,但確實有根據嗎?➤substantive (formal, especially NAmE) 實質性論據▸➤bogus, fallacious (formal) , slippery-slope, specious (formal) , spurious, weak偽造的論點;錯誤的論據;有誤導性的論據;似是而非的論點;沒有說服力的論據➤ridiculous荒唐可笑的論點➤circular循環論據➤legitimate, reasonable合乎情理的論據▸➤logical, rational, reasoned, well-reasoned合乎邏輯的論據;合理的論據;非常有道理的論據➤opposing對立的論據▸➤economic, legal, moral, philosophical, political, theoretical, etc.經濟、法律、道德、哲學、政治、理論等依據VERB + ARGUMENT➤advance, deploy, make, mount, offer, present, put forward, use提出論點;展開論點;陳述論點◇He put forward some very convincing arguments.他提出了一些非常令人信服的論點。➤articulate清楚地闡述論點▸➤develop詳細闡述論點◇This argument is developed further in the next chapter.下一章將對這個論點作進一步的闡述。➤build, construct, formulate, frame表述論據◇the language used to frame the legal arguments表述法律論據的語言➤reiterate, repeat重申/重複論點▸➤bolster, buttress, illustrate, reinforce, strengthen, support, underline支持論點;闡明論點;強化論點;強調論點◇Do you have any evidence to support your argument?你有證據支持你的論點嗎?➤consider, hear, listen to考慮論點;聽取論點陳述;(注意地)聽論述➤address評論論點◇I'll briefly address each argument.我將對每一個論點進行簡單地評論。➤accept, agree with接受/同意論點▸➤dismiss, reject不再考慮/拒絕接受某論點◇The company dismissed his arguments as alarmist.公司認為他的觀點是危言聳聽而不予理會。➤counter, discredit, rebut, refute反駁論點;懷疑論點;駁斥論點◇She tried to think how to refute the argument on moral grounds.她盡力思索如何從道德的角度來駁斥這個觀點。➤demolish, undercut, undermine, weaken推翻論點;削弱論點➤summarize總結論點➤apply應用論點◇This argument can be applied to other contexts.這個論點可以應用到其他場合。ARGUMENT + VERB➤be based on sth論點基於⋯◇The government's argument is always based on how much such a plan would cost.政府的論點總是建立在這樣的計劃有多大花費的基礎上。➤depend on sth, rely on sth, rest on sth, revolve around sth論點取決於⋯/依賴於⋯/基於⋯/圍繞⋯➤boil down to sth論點歸結為⋯◇As I see it, his argument boils down to a combination of two basic points.在我看來,他的論點可歸結為兩個基本點的結合。➤go, run論點(用某種措辭)表達◇Centralized government, so the argument goes, is too far removed from the problems of ordinary citizens.這種論點指出,集權政府不關心普通公民的困難。➤apply (to sth)論點用於(⋯)◇The same argument applies to adoption.同樣的道理適用於收養。➤justify sth論據證明⋯➤support sth論據支持⋯▸➤imply sth, suggest sth論據暗示⋯◇These arguments suggest that the medical establishment had an interest in suppressing the research.這些論據暗示醫學權威曾有意禁止這項研究。➤show sth論據顯示⋯➤assume sth論據認為⋯PREPOSITION➤argument against反對⋯的理由◇the arguments against lowering taxes反對降低稅收的理由➤argument concerning有關⋯的論點◇arguments concerning the nature of morality關於道德本質的論點➤argument for支持⋯的理由◇There is a very good argument for increasing spending.有非常充足的理由支持增加開支。➤argument in favour/favor of支持⋯的理由◇What are the arguments in favour / favor of change?支持變革的理由是什麼?PHRASES➤all sides of an argument, both sides of an argument一個論點的所有方面/兩個方面◇He was able to see both sides of the argument.他能夠全面地看待這個觀點。➤a flaw in the argument論據中的瑕疵◇I can see no flaw in your argument.我覺得你的論據沒什麼問題。➤a line of argument一種論證方法◇I can see a few problems with this line of argument.我覺得這種論證方法存在幾個問題。
argument noun ⇨argument1 (get into an argument)⇨argument2 (arguments for and against sth)argument1
noun
have an argument with sb和某人爭吵arguments for and against sth支持和反對某事的論據➡ See also the entry for debate另見debate條argument ♦︎ row ♦︎ fight ♦︎ quarrel ♦︎ squabble ♦︎ tiff ♦︎ shouting matchThese are all words for a situation in which people disagree and speak angrily to each other.這些詞均表示爭辯、爭吵。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an argument / a row / a fight / a quarrel / a squabble / a tiff / a shouting match with sb◆an argument / a row / a fight / a quarrel / a squabble / a tiff / a shouting match between two people◆an argument / a row / a fight / a quarrel / a squabble about / over sth◆a bitter / fierce / violent argument / row / quarrel◆a big argument / row / fight◆to become / get involved in an argument / a row / a fight / a quarrel◆to have an argument / a row / a fight / a tiff◆to get into / start an argument / a fight◆to pick a fight / a quarrel◆to win / lose an argument / a fight◆an argument / a row / a fight / a quarrel breaks out■argument [countable, uncountable] a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily爭論;爭吵;爭辯◆She got into an argument with the teacher.她和老師爭論起來。◆After some heated argument a decision was finally made.激烈辯論之後終於作出了決定。■row raʊ [countable] (BrE, informal) a noisy argument between two or more people, especially about a personal matter(尤指關於個人事務的)吵架,大聲爭辯◆She left him after a blazing row.大吵一架後,她離他而去。◆He'd had a row with his son.他跟兒子吵了一架。ⓘ In journalism, row is also used to talk about a public disagreement between people or organizations.在新聞用語中,row還指人與人之間、機構與機構之間公開的意見分歧。 see also row ⇨ confrontation■fight [countable] (especially NAmE) an argument between people who know each other, such as family members, friends or romantic partners(熟人之間的)爭辯,爭吵◆Did you two have a fight?你們倆吵架了嗎?◆We had a fight over money.我們因爲錢吵了一架。■quarrelˈkwɒrəl; NAmEˈkwɔːrəl, ˈkwɑːrəl [countable] (especiallywritten) an angry disagreement between people, often about a personal matter(常指爲個人事務的)爭吵,吵架◆I don't want to pick a quarrel with her.我不想找她的碴。ⓘ Quarrel [uncountable] is also a reason for complaining about sb/sth or for disagreeing with sb/sth. * quarrel還指抱怨或反對的理由◆We have no quarrel with his methods.我們沒有理由不贊成他的方法。NOTE辨析 Argument, row, fight or quarrel?A row, fight or quarrel is usually about a personal matter between people who know each other. * row、fight或quarrel通常是熟人之間關於個人事務的爭吵◆We had an argument with the waiter about the bill.我們和服務員因爲賬單發生口角。◆We had a row/fight/quarrel with the waiter about the bill.Row is only really used in British English; fight is mostly used in American English. A quarrel is usually less violent than a row or fight, but it can be a disagreement that continues over a period of time; an argument can be violent or it can be a serious discussion that involves defending an opinion or position. * row僅用於英式英語,fight多用於美式英語。quarrel通常沒有row和fight激烈,但可以持續一段時間。argument可以是激烈的爭吵,也可以是爲捍衛觀點或立場而進行的嚴肅辯論。■squabbleˈskwɒbl; NAmEˈskwɑːbl [countable] (ratherinformal) a noisy argument, especially about sth that is not very important(爲小事的)爭吵,口角◆There were endless squabbles over who should sit where.爲誰該坐哪兒吵個不停。■tiff [countable] (informal) a small argument between close friends or lovers(朋友或戀人之間的)爭執,拌嘴,口角◆She was upset because she'd had a tiff with her boyfriend.她和男友吵了一架,心情很糟。◆It's just a lovers' tiff.那不過是戀人之間的拌嘴。■ˈshouting match [countable] an argument in which people shout loudly at each other大吵;高聲的爭論◆The meeting had turned into a shouting match between the tenants and the landlord.這次會面發展成房客和房東之間的大吵大鬧。argument2
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have an argument with sb和某人爭吵arguments for and against sth支持和反對某事的論據➡ See also the entry for reason另見reason條argument ♦︎ case ♦︎ defence ♦︎ pleaThese are all words for a reason or set of reasons that sb uses to show that sth is true or correct.這些詞均表示論據、論點、理由。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an argument / a case / a defence for / against sth◆a strong / robust / legal argument / case / defence◆to put forward / strengthen / weaken an argument / a case / a defence◆to support an argument / a case■argument [countable] a reason or set of reasons that sb uses to show that sth is true or correct論據;論點;理由◆There are strong arguments for and against childhood vaccinations.支持和反對兒童接種疫苗的雙方都有強有力的論據。◆His argument was that public spending must be reduced.他的論點是公共開支必須縮減。◆He was able to see both sides of the argument.他能夠一分爲二地看待這個論點。 see also argue ⇨ claimverb■case [countable, usually singular] a set of facts or arguments that support one side in a trial or discussion(在審判或討論中支持一方的)論據,事實,理由◆Our lawyer didn't think we had a case(= had enough good arguments to win in court).我們的律師認爲我們論據不足,無法赢得官司。◆The report makes out a strong case(= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals.報告充分闡明了增加醫院經費的理由。◆the case for the defence / prosecution有利於被告/原告的論據◆the case for / against private education支持/反對實行私立學校教育的理由■defence (BrE) (NAmEdefense) [countable] what is said in court to prove that a person did not commit a crime; the act of presenting this argument in court(法庭上的)辯護,辯詞,答辯◆Her defence was that she was somewhere completely different at the time of the crime.她的辯詞是案發時她根本就不在現場。◆He wanted to conduct his own defence.他想做自辯。▸defend
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[transitive, intransitive] ◆He has announced that he will defend himself in the case.他宣稱要在這個案子裏爲自己辯護。◆Who's defending?誰在辯護?■plea pliː [countable] (always followed by of總是後接of) (law法律) a reason given to a court for doing or not doing sth(向法庭提供的)理由,借口,辯解◆He was charged with murder, but got off on a plea of insanity.他被控犯了謀殺罪,但以精神失常爲由逃過了懲罰。▸plead
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[transitive] ◆They hired a top lawyer to plead their case.他們聘請了一名最好的律師幫他們陳述案情。