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单词 disagreement
释义
disagreementdis‧a‧gree‧ment /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/ ●●○ noun Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Disagreement over who should produce the next album caused the band to split.
  • Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.
  • The party is seriously split by internal rivalries and disagreements.
  • There is a some disagreement among medical experts about the best treatment for back pain.
  • There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well.
  • This bill will never be passed if disagreements between Democrats and Republicans aren't settled soon.
  • We've had a few disagreements, but we're still good friends.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Agreement is sought and where not reached a fair statement of disagreement is provided.
  • Issues which are not in dispute should be eliminated and the scope of the disagreement narrowed.
  • The disagreement comes when you try to understand why genetic mixing is a good idea.
  • The disagreements had long been brewing.
  • There was widespread disagreement among the respondents.
  • This view allowed room for disagreement between prophets and for the recognition of limitations in the human factor.
  • Typical was the day when she had another disagreement with the headmaster at the local primary school.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
a situation in which people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something: · an argument between two drivers over who had right of way· A 29-year-old man was shot and killed today after an argument over a gambling debt.
British English, fight especially American English a loud angry argument with someone, especially your boyfriend, girlfriend, or someone in your family. Row is also used about a serious disagreement between politicians about important public issues: · There were always fights between my parents.· the continuing row over tax increases· A few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London.
a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry: · There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well.· Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.
especially British English 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: · a bitter family quarrel
a very bitter argument between two groups, especially families, which lasts for many years and causes people to hate each other: · The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years.
a public or legal argument about something, especially one which continues for a long time: · Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher.· The settlement will resolve a long-running dispute over the country’s nuclear program.
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.
British English 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.
an angry argument in which people shout at each other: · He got into a shouting match with another driver.
British English informal an argument in which people insult each other: · He was sacked after a slanging match with a colleague.
Longman Language Activatoran argument
when people speak angrily to each other because they disagree about something: have an argument: · My sister and I had a terrible argument last night.argument about/over: · A 29-year-old man was shot and killed today after an argument over a gambling debt.argument with: · I'm sorry I'm not in a good mood. I had an argument with my husband this morning.get into an argument (=to start arguing, without intending to): · Phil got into an argument with a guy at the bar.
British a loud angry argument that continues for a short time between people who know each other well. Row is also used about a serious disagreement between politicians concerning important public matters: · There were always rows when my dad got home.· The World Trade Organization will give the two countries 60 days to end their row.row over: · The newspapers are full of stories about the continuing row over private education.blazing row (=a very angry, noisy argument): · The couple in the house next door were having a blazing row.big row: · A few months ago they had a big row, and Steve drove off and spent the weekend in London.
an angry argument between people who know each other well: · a family quarrelquarrel with: · I was tired of these stupid quarrels with my parents.have a quarrel: · They had some sort of quarrel years ago, and they haven't spoken to each other since.
a situation in which people disagree with each other, but without shouting or getting angry: disagreement about/over: · There were the occasional disagreements about money, but mostly we got on well.disagreement with: · Ginny had left the company after a disagreement with her boss.disagreement between: · This bill will never be passed if disagreements between Democrats and Republicans aren't settled soon.
formal when two people, organizations, or countries publicly disagree and argue with each other about something important: dispute over/about: · The dispute over weapons inspections is likely to be the main topic of tomorrow's meeting.dispute with: · Morris has been involved in a long legal dispute with his publisher.dispute between: · Representatives from both sides met late last night in an attempt to settle the budget dispute between Congress and the President.settle a dispute (=end it by agreement): · All efforts to settle the dispute have so far failed.
British informal a very bad quarrel or fight: · After the bust-up, I didn't see Rick for several weeks.have a big bust-up: · She and her boyfriend had a big bust-up over who was supposed to look after the kids.bust-up with: · Christie was involved in an angry bust-up with reporters and photographers outside the courtroom.
a very short argument between people or groups, especially in a formal or official situation such as a political meeting: · During angry exchanges in Parliament the Prime Minister said he would not change existing policies.heated exchange (=an angry exchange): · A series of heated exchanges between the two governments followed.
a serious argument that comes at the end of a period of time during which there has been a lot of disagreement and angry feelings: · Everyone in the office knew that there would be a showdown sooner or later, the way things were going.· The Senate moved toward another showdown with the President over the budget.
an unpleasant and often violent situation between two groups, especially families, in which people have been arguing for so long that they cannot remember the cause of it: · The feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys raged for 20 years.· He has been accused of letting personal feuds affect his judgement.
when people disagree
when people disagree with each other: · The party is seriously split by internal rivalries and disagreements.disagreement about/over: · Disagreement over who should produce the next album caused the band to split.disagreement between/among: · There is some disagreement among medical experts about the best treatment for back pain.
when people are unable to agree, especially about something important - use this as a way of avoiding more direct words like 'argument' and 'disagreement': difference of opinion about/over: · There were major differences of opinion over who should command the UN forces.difference of opinion between/among: · There is a difference of opinion between the chairman and the board as to the best way to handle the takeover.
a serious disagreement about a decision, plan, or action, that causes arguments for a long time in newspapers, on television etc: · Controversy surrounds the TV show, which many consider to be racist, sexist, and homophobic.controversy over: · There has been a huge controversy over where to put the city's new sports stadium and who should build it.
a situation in which two groups disagree, and no agreement is possible because each group refuses to change its mind even slightly: · Parents believe that pressure from city hall could force an end to the stalemate with the school board.deadlock/stalemate over: · the political deadlock over allowable levels of greenhouse emissionsbreak the deadlock/stalemate (=end the situation): · US negotiators met with representatives from both countries today in an attempt to break the deadlock.
continuous disagreement and angry feelings or unfriendliness between people: · Teenage children begin to assert their independence and this can lead to a good deal of friction in the family.friction between: · There has been serious friction between the two army commanders.
formal strong disagreement that makes people feel unfriendly towards each other: · Money is the single biggest cause of discord in marriage.discord over: · There has always been discord over NATO's role in world conflict.
a refusal to accept an official opinion or an opinion that most people accept: · During the Prime Minister's speech there were several murmurs of open dissent from the crowd.· Anti-war dissent was increasing by the time Nixon took office.
to cause disagreement
· The issue of organ cloning has given rise to some disagreement among doctors.· It was Garcia's plan to redistribute land that caused the most disagreement.· His speech is bound to lead to some disagreement, but I think most people will accept it.
to cause strong disagreement among a group of people so that they separate and form different groups with different opinions: · The election campaign was bitter, dividing the city.· The issue dividing the Church was the question of women priests.
to cause strong disagreement among a group of people so that it is divided into two smaller groups - use this especially about political groups or political ideas: · When the book appeared just before the end of the century, it almost split the feminist movement.split the country/party etc down the middle (=split it into two equal and opposing groups): · Feelings about the war split the country right down the middle.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
· The only disagreements we have are about money.
(=find a way to make people agree)· Negotiations failed to resolve the disagreements.
· This is a policy that has caused an enormous amount of disagreement.
· Disagreements may arise because of misunderstandings.
adjectives
· If you have a serious disagreement at work, talk to someone about it.
(=a lot of disagreement)· There is still considerable disagreement among doctors as to how to treat the illness.
· There are reports of bitter disagreement between the EU and the US over this issue.
formal (=strong disagreement)· There were sharp disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.
(also fundamental disagreement formal)· There was fundamental disagreement on what steps should be taken to resolve the problem.
phrases
(=something that causes disagreement)· Sentencing policy is a source of disagreement between judges and the Home Office.
(=an idea or subject that people disagree about)· Substantial areas of disagreement still exist between scientists.
(=a particular thing that people disagree about)· A point of disagreement between the two parties concerns the future of nuclear power.
(=the possibility that people will disagree about something)· There is room for disagreement about how much independence to give children.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
· There were reports of bitter disagreement between the European Communities.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· How is a basic disagreement of this nature resolved?· Hamann's appeal to language and experience as the ground of reason rests on a still more basic disagreement with Kant.
· There has been a substantial literature on macroeconomic disequilibrium, but there is considerable disagreement about the appropriateness of different models.· It has also generated considerable disagreement.· Right from the start we shall see that there is considerable disagreement between economists about just what the effects are.· However, there is likely to be considerable disagreement on who be sides Mr Sankoh should stand trial.· There is still considerable disagreement as to whether maternal experience and emotions during pregnancy can affect the developing child.· The voting at the special January conference of the League had shown considerable disagreement with adherence to the Unity Manifesto.· There is, however, considerable disagreement as to the size of the black economy.
· Some of these are in fundamental disagreement with the assumption on which the rational-planning or objectives models rest.· This debate is deep and serious, for it reflects fundamental disagreements about the very nature of society and politics.
· David Rees, the chairman of Rugby, has tended his resignation after an internal disagreement.· But prospects for rapid progress are dim, because of internal disagreements.
· Annie Sheila, it's not personal, we are actually having a political disagreement, in case you hadn't noticed.· This in no way limited the cut-and-thrust of political disagreement.· The point is that there is likely to be political disagreement over how to resolve these issues.
· There are, of course, profound disagreements between Marxist and elite writers as to the causal factors generating this phenomena.· This has not removed the scope for profound disagreement about the relevance of such conditions.
· Those frictions suggest serious disagreement later on.· Yet the debate on Cadbury shows that there are serious disagreements about the ideal structure for company boards.
· If only children did not hold strong ideas, disagreement and conflict would evaporate in the sunshine of social harmony.
NOUN
· Upton Southern shed 5p to 40p in reaction to the chairman's resignation over a policy disagreement.· Some of the final cuts had more to do with policy disagreements between Wilson and Democrats than a lack of money.· Intensive political contact in what is a relatively small country, has tended to soften and shift policy disagreements.
VERB
· They continue to converse at cross purposes and wonder why their numerous conversations never seem to get anywhere or resolve any disagreement.· Markets typically include a provision for resolving disagreements by returning the product or through arbitrage in other cases.· They made contact with the therapist 3 months later when they were unable to resolve a disagreement.
Word family
WORD FAMILYadjectiveagreeable ≠ disagreeableagreednounagreement ≠ disagreementverbagree ≠ disagreeadverbagreeably ≠ disagreeably
1[countable, uncountable] a situation in which people express different opinions about something and sometimes argue OPP  agreement:  We’ve had a few disagreements, but we’re still good friends.disagreement about/over/as to/on disagreements about who will be allowed to votedisagreement among/between There were disagreements among doctors about the best way to treat the disease.disagreement with Connor’s disagreements with school administratorssharp/fundamental/profound etc disagreement (=serious disagreement)be in disagreement (=disagree) Scientists are in disagreement about the significance of the data.► see thesaurus at argument2[uncountable] differences between two statements, reports, numbers etc that ought to be similar OPP  agreementdisagreement between There is disagreement between these two estimates.COLLOCATIONSverbshave a disagreement· The only disagreements we have are about money.resolve/settle a disagreement (=find a way to make people agree)· Negotiations failed to resolve the disagreements.cause/lead to disagreement· This is a policy that has caused an enormous amount of disagreement.disagreement arises· Disagreements may arise because of misunderstandings.adjectivesa strong/serious disagreement· If you have a serious disagreement at work, talk to someone about it.considerable/substantial disagreement (=a lot of disagreement)· There is still considerable disagreement among doctors as to how to treat the illness.a bitter disagreement· There are reports of bitter disagreement between the EU and the US over this issue.a sharp disagreement formal (=strong disagreement)· There were sharp disagreements between Republicans and Democrats.basic disagreement (also fundamental disagreement formal)· There was fundamental disagreement on what steps should be taken to resolve the problem.phrasesa source of disagreement (=something that causes disagreement)· Sentencing policy is a source of disagreement between judges and the Home Office.an area of disagreement (=an idea or subject that people disagree about)· Substantial areas of disagreement still exist between scientists.a point of disagreement (=a particular thing that people disagree about)· A point of disagreement between the two parties concerns the future of nuclear power.room/scope for disagreement (=the possibility that people will disagree about something)· There is room for disagreement about how much independence to give children.
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