argument

1. N-VAR An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct. 論據(jù)

There's a strong argument for lowering the price. 有一個支持降低價格的有力論據(jù)。

The doctors have set out their arguments against the proposals. 醫(yī)生們已經(jīng)說明了反對這些提案的理由。

2. N-VAR An argument is a discussion or debate in which a number of people put forward different or opposing opinions. 討論; 辯論

The incident has triggered fresh arguments about the role of the extreme right in U.S. politics. 該事件引發(fā)了有關(guān)美國政治中極右勢力角色的新討論。

3. N-COUNT An argument is a conversation in which people disagree with each other angrily or noisily. 爭吵

Anny described how she got into an argument with one of the marchers. 安妮描述了她是如何與游行者中的一個人爭吵起來的。

4. N-UNCOUNT If you accept something without argument, you do not question it or disagree with it. 爭辯

He complied without argument. 他沒有爭辯就服從了。