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IELTS BNC: 674 COCA: 778

argue

Word family 
ar·gue /ˈɑːɡjuː $ ˈɑːr-/ ●●● S2 W1 verb
1  DISAGREE[intransitiveI]ARGUE to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way 爭論，爭吵
We could hear the neighbours arguing.
我們聽到鄰居在爭吵。
argue with
Gallacher continued to argue with the referee throughout the game.
整場比賽加拉赫一直與裁判爭論不休。
argue about
They were arguing about how to spend the money.
他們在爲這筆錢怎麽花而爭吵。
argue over
The children were arguing over which TV programme to watch.
孩子們在爲看哪一個電視節目而爭吵。
n Grammar
Reciprocal verbs
Argue is a reciprocal verb. This type of verb is used when saying that two or more people do something that involves both or all of them:
He and the waiter started arguing.
You can also say:
He and the waiter started arguing with each other.
He started arguing with the waiter.
Patterns with argue
You argue with someone:
I wish you two would stop arguing with each other!
You argue about something or over something:
Let’s not argue about/over small details.
2  STATE[intransitiveI, transitiveT]SAY/STATE to state, giving clear reasons, that something is true, should be done etc 論證；爭辯
argue that
Croft argued that a date should be set for the withdrawal of troops.
克羅夫特竭力主張應該確定撤軍的日期。
It could be argued that a dam might actually increase the risk of flooding.
可以這麽說，修建水壩可能反而會增加洪水泛濫的危險。
argue for/against (doing) something
Baker argued against cutting the military budget.
貝克爾據理反對削減軍費預算。
She argued the case for changing the law.
她提出論據，力主修改法律。
The researchers put forward a well-argued case for banning the drug.
研究人員爲禁止這種藥提出了充足的論據。
They argued the point (=discussed it) for hours without reaching a conclusion.
這個問題他們討論了幾個小時，還是沒有得出結論。
3  argue somebody into/out of doing something PERSUADE British EnglishBrE to persuade someone to do or not do something 說服某人做某事/不做某事
Joyce argued me into buying a new jacket.
喬伊斯說服我買了一件新夾克衫。
4  SHOW CLEARLY[transitiveT] formalSHOW/BE A SIGN OF to show that something clearly exists or is true 顯示出，表明
The statement argues a change of attitude by the management.
這則聲明表明管理層態度的轉變。
5  argue the toss ARGUE British EnglishBrE informal to continue to argue about a decision that has been made and cannot be changed 〔對已決定的事〕徒然反對，徒然爭論
There was no point arguing the toss after the goal had been disallowed.
進球被判無效，再爭辯也沒有用。
 THESAURUS
argue to speak angrily to someone because you disagree with them about something 爭論，爭吵
Those two are always arguing.
那兩個人老是爭吵。
We rarely argue with each other.
我們很少爭吵。
have an argument to argue with someone for a period of time about a particular thing 爭論，爭吵
She had a long argument with the man who was selling the tickets.
她和那個賣票的男人爭吵了很長時間。
have a row /raʊ/ British EnglishBrE, have a fight especially American EnglishAmE to have an argument with someone, especially with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or a member of your family 〔尤指與戀人或家人〕吵架
She was upset because she’d had a fight with her boyfriend.
她因爲與男朋友吵了架而心煩意亂。
nThe couple at the next table were having a row.
quarrel especially British EnglishBrE to argue with someone, especially for a long time and about many different things 爭吵，吵架〔尤指持續較長時間並且涉及許多不同的事情〕
The children quarrel all the time.
孩子們老是吵架。
squabble /ˈskwɒbəl $ ˈskwɑː-/ to argue about unimportant things 〔爲瑣事〕爭吵，口角
The kids were squabbling over what to watch on TV.
孩子們在爲看什麽電視節目而爭吵。
fall out with somebody British EnglishBrE to have a big argument with someone that results in you stopping having a friendly relationship with them 與某人鬧翻
I’ve fallen out with my best friend.
我和最好的朋友鬧翻了。
be at each other’s throats if two people are at each other’s throats, they are always arguing in a very angry way 〔兩個人〕激烈爭吵
His parents are constantly at each other’s throats.
他父母老是吵得不可開交。
Examples from the Corpus
argue• a well-argued case• We could hear the neighbors arguing.• Jim and Beth seem to spend all their time arguing.• Besides all this, we argue a lot.• The two men at the bar were arguing about politics.• He argued for changes to the tax system so that it assisted people who undertook training.• Gunther Zuntz, on the other hand, has argued for the exclusively Pythagorean identity of the tablets.• My kids spend more time arguing over the rules than they do playing the game.• Senator Harvey argued strongly against taking any form of military action.• During oral arguments before the high court, attorneys for each state will argue that it alone should control the island.• The other approach has been to argue that rats have difficulty with passive avoidance because they can not remember recent events.• She argued that taxes must be increased to pay for public services.• Walter argues that the Convention guarantees compensation whenever a citizen is deprived of property.• Film makers themselves would no doubt argue that their films do not influence people's behaviour.• Rolt argues that we must look beyond the present system altogether.• And no one argued when he said he had become an embarrassment.• Don't argue with me, John. Just do what I tell you.
argue over• The kids were arguing over which TV program to watch.
argued the point• Supervisor Roland argued the point and finally agreed to send it back.
Origin argue
(1300-1400) Old French arguer, from Latin arguere “to make clear”
IELTS BNC: 674 COCA: 778
argue

verb¹

 1disagree不同意ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤bitterly, fiercely, furiously, heatedly激烈地爭論；憤怒地爭吵➤loudly大聲地爭論▸➤constantly, endlessly不斷地爭吵；無休止地爭論➤back反駁◇Magda walked out of the room before her husband could argue back.瑪格達沒等丈夫反駁就走出了房間。PREPOSITION➤about就⋯爭論◇They argue endlessly about money.他們為錢的事無休止地爭吵。➤over為⋯爭吵◇They were arguing over who should have the car that day.他們在為那天該誰用車而爭吵。➤with和⋯爭吵◇She's always arguing with her mother.她老是和媽媽鬥嘴。
argue

verb²

 2give reasons to support opinion說理；辯論ADVERB | VERB + ARGUE | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤forcefully, passionately, strenuously, strongly, vehemently, vigorously, vociferously據理力爭；激昂地爭辯；竭力爭辯；激烈地辯論；大聲地爭論▸➤cogently, compellingly, convincingly, effectively, persuasively, plausibly, powerfully, successfully提出令人信服的證據；有力地辯論；提出有說服力的理由；貌似有理地爭辯；雄辯；成功論證◇The report argues convincingly that economic help should be given to these countries.該報告提出有力論據，指出應該給予這些國家經濟援助。➤correctly, reasonably, rightly提出正確的／合理的／公正的證據➤eloquently能言善辯➤easily輕易地提出證據◇You could easily argue that this policy will have no effect.你可以輕易就論證出這項政策不會有效。VERB + ARGUE➤wish to (formal) 希望證明◇I would wish to argue that appreciation of the arts should be encouraged for its own sake.我倒是認為，應該提倡為藝術而欣賞藝術。➤be prepared to打算論證◇Are you prepared to argue that killing is sometimes justified?你打算論證殺人有時是正當的嗎？➤attempt to, try to企圖爭辯；試圖論辯▸➤go on to繼續論證◇In her paper she goes on to argue that scientists do not yet know enough about the nature of the disease.她在論文中繼續論證，說科學家對於這種疾病的本質還沒有足夠的認識。➤be possible to可以論證說明◇It is possible to argue that the rules are too strict.可以論證說明這些規則過於嚴格了。➤be difficult to難以爭辯PREPOSITION➤against論證反對⋯◇She argued against a rise in interest rates.她據理反對提高利率。➤for為支持⋯而辯論◇The general argued for extending the ceasefire.這位將軍提出了延長停火時間的理由。➤in favour/favor of據理辯論支持⋯◇They argued in favour / favor of stricter punishments.他們據理辯論，支持施行更嚴厲的懲罰。
IELTS BNC: 674 COCA: 778
argue verb
⇨ argue (always arguing) ⇨ claim (argue for the right to strike)argue

verb

argue ♦︎ quarrel ♦︎ bicker ♦︎ fight ♦︎ clash ♦︎ squabble ♦︎ row ♦︎ fall outThese words all mean to have an angry discussion with sb because you do not agree about sth. 這些詞均表示爭論、爭吵。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to argue / quarrel / bicker / fight / clash / squabble / row / fall out with sb◆to argue / quarrel / bicker / fight / clash / squabble / row / fall out over sth◆to argue / quarrel / bicker / fight / squabble / row / fall out about sth■ argue [intransitive] to speak angrily to sb because you disagree with them 爭論；爭吵；爭辯◆You two are always arguing.你們倆總是爭論不休。◆We're always arguing with each other about money.我們倆總是爲錢吵嘴。◆I don't want to argue with you－just do it!我不想和你爭辯－只管做就是了！■ quarrel (-ll-, NAmE -l-) [intransitive] to have an angry disagreement with sb, usually about a personal matter （通常爲個人事務）爭吵，吵架◆My sister and I used to quarrel all the time.我和妹妹過去老是吵架。◆She quarrelled with her brother over their father's will.她和哥哥因父親遺囑起了爭執。■ bicker [intransitive] to quarrel about things that are not important （爲小事）鬥嘴，爭吵◆The children are always bickering about something or other.孩子們有事沒事總是在爭吵。◆I'm fed up with their constant bickering.他們總是在吵，我真受夠了。■ fight (fought, fought) [intransitive] (NAmE) to argue with sb you know well, such as a family member, friend or romantic partner （和熟人）爭辯，爭吵◆It's a trivial matter and not worth fighting about.這是樁小事，不值得爲之爭辯。◆I remember lying in bed listening to my parents fighting.我記得躺在床上聽我父母吵架。■ clash [intransitive] (especially journalism 尤用於新聞) to argue or disagree seriously with sb about sth, and to show this in public （公開地）爭論，辯論，激辯◆The leaders clashed with party members on the issue.政黨領袖和該黨黨員在這個問題上産生了嚴重分歧。◆The Prime Minister and his old rival clashed over European policy.首相和他的老對手在歐洲政策問題上展開了針鋒相對的爭論。■ squabble ˈskwɒbl; NAmE ˈskwɑːbl [intransitive] to quarrel noisily about sth that is not important （爲小事）爭吵，吵鬧◆My sisters were squabbling over what to watch on TV.我的姐妹在爲看哪個電視節目爭吵。◆Will you two stop squabbling!你們倆别吵了！NOTE 辨析 Bicker or squabble? Squabbling usually refers to noisy but small arguments, and happens especially between family members, close friends or children. Bickering can suggest that you think the arguing is childish. It is often used to describe arguments between couples in a romantic relationship. * squabble通常指家人、好友或小孩之間喧嘩但不嚴重的爭吵。bicker可暗指這種爭吵顯得孩子氣，常指戀人之間的鬥嘴。■ row raʊ [intransitive] (BrE, informal) to have a noisy argument 大吵；大聲爭辯◆Mike and Sue are always rowing.邁克和休總是吵架。◆She rowed with her parents about her new boyfriend.她和父母因爲她的新男友吵過架。■ ˌfall ˈout

phrasal verb

to quarrel with sb, especially a friend or family member, so that you are no longer friendly with them （尤指與朋友或家人）吵翻，鬧翻◆He had fallen out with his family.他和家人吵翻了。
IELTS BNC: 674 COCA: 778
argue
To argue: argue, argue the toss, bandy words...
To discuss something: discuss, consider, talk...
To give a reason or excuse for something: explain, argue, excuse...

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