contention
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion. (辩论或讨论中表达的) 观点
It is my contention that death and murder always lurk as potentials in violent relationships. 我的观点是，在暴力关系中总是潜伏着死亡和谋杀的可能。
2. N-UNCOUNT If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument. 争论
His case has become a source of contention between civil liberties activists and the government. 他的案子已变成了公民自由活动家们和政府之间的争论缘由。
3. →see also bone of contention
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contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ (contentions)
剑桥词典
contention noun (DISAGREEMENT)
[ 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]the disagreement that results from opposing arguments
争论；纷争；口角
There's a lot of contention about that issue - for every person firmly in favour , there's someone fiercely against it. 那个问题争议很多——有一人坚决支持，就有一人激烈反对。
The issue has been settled - it's no longer in contention. 这个问题已经解决——不再有争议。
contention noun (OPINION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ] formalan opinion expressed in an argument
论点；主张；看法
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight . 她的看法是，要想减肥，锻炼比节食更重要。
contention noun (IN A COMPETITION)
be in/out of contention for sthto be able /not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports
（尤指在体育运动中）有（没有）机会赢得…
This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year . 这次失利使他们失去了赢得今年的季后赛的机会。 返回 contention