contentionnoun
争吵；争执；争论
angry disagreement between people
One area of contention is the availability of nursery care.
争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。
a point of contention
争论点
（尤指争论时的）看法，观点
a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument
It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.
我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。
I would reject that contention.
我不会同意那种观点。
with a chance of winning sth
现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。
Only three teams are now in contention for the title.
without a chance of winning sth
These are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.以上各词均表示未经证实的说法。
a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved指声明、宣称、断言
( rather formal ) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal指无证据的说法、指控
( rather formal ) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved指明确肯定、断言
When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion . |
When you are talking about a matter of fact you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word. |
( formal ) a belief or opinion that you express, especially in an argument尤指争论中的看法、观点
contention
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N-COUNT (争论或讨论时的)看法，观点
Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。
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N-UNCOUNT 不和;争吵;争执
If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them...
他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。
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PHRASE 有机会获胜
If you are in contention in a contest, you have a chance of winning it.He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.
他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。
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- the act of competing as for profit or a prize
- the teams were in fierce contention for first place
- Synonym: competition rivalry
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- a point asserted as part of an argument
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- a contentious speech act;a dispute where there is strong disagreement
- they were involved in a violent argument
- Synonym: controversy contestation disputation disceptation tilt argument arguing
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I think the inequality in splitting the profits is their real bone of contention .
我想，分利不均才是他们争吵的真正原因。
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Contention is better than loneliness .
争吵总比寂寞好。
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It is our client 's contention that the fire was an accident .
我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。
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I would reject that contention .
我不会同意那种观点。
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Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention .
有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。
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The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners .
争来争去无非是空调温度。
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They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them
他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。
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A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies .
发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。
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He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad .
他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。
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This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged .
这一证据证实了他们的观点，即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。
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Truth does not fear contention . The more the truth is debated , the clearer it becomes .
真理越辩越明，真理不怕辩论。
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One area of contention is the availability of nursery care .
争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。
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The island has been a bone of contention between our two countries .
多年来，那个岛屿一直是我们两国之间争执的焦点。
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Three players are in contention to win the title .
三个运动员在争夺这个项目的冠军。
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What is the real bone of contention ?
真正的争议点是什么？
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Truth does not fear contention .
真理不怕争辩。
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We concede a couple of points in your contentions .
我们承认你的论点中有两点是正确的。
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I strongly oppose that contention .
我强烈地反对那种主张。
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The pay increase is the key point of contention .
加薪是争论的焦点。
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The different methods of extraction effect on contention of organic acids
油茶根系有机酸提取方法的比较
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Query Cost Optimization Model Based on Remote Server Contention States Over the Internet
基于远程服务器工作状态的Internet查询优化模型
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However , the reduced contention does not come for free .
然而，减少争用并不是免费的午餐。
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Study on a Priority Based Contention Resolution for Optical Burst Switching Networks
一种光突发交换网络中基于优先级的冲突解决方法的研究
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Again , this is to avoid potential resource contention issues .
同样，这也是为了避免可能的资源争用问题。
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The subject remains a source of great contention in the family .
这个话题仍然是家庭中激烈争论的焦点。
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Additionally , it offers far better performance under heavy contention .
此外，它还提供了在激烈争用情况下更佳的性能。
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Having a single thread pool could cause significant lock contention .
使用单独一个线程池可能会导致严重的锁争用。
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Solve problems and eliminate differences through discussion and contention .
通过讨论和争鸣解决问题，消除歧见。
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Another bone of contention is where the money will come from .
另外一个争论的焦点问题是钱从何处来。
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The first part of this contention is true , the second is not .
这一论点的前半部分是正确的，但后半部分不是。
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