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单词 argument
释义

argument ​‌‌‌

​noun
UK /ˈɑː(r)ɡjʊmənt/
Other entries for this word
closing argument noun
skeleton argument noun
Word Forms
singularargument
pluralarguments
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable an angry disagreement between people

    a heated argument (=extremely angry disagreement)

    without an argument:

    They won’t accept higher prices without an argument.

    have an argument (with someone):

    I’ve had an argument with my girlfriend.

    get into an argument (with someone):

    Every time we visit my family, he gets into an argument with my sister.

    argument about/over:

    I try to avoid arguments about money.

    Synonyms and related words
    Arguments
    argument
    disagreement
    conflict
    1. 1a
      a discussion or debate between people with different views, opinions etc
      win/lose an argument:

      We can win this argument if we present the facts clearly.

      argument about/over:

      The party is involved in an argument over economic policy.

      Synonyms and related words
      Discussions and debates
      discussion
      debate
      argument
  2. 2
    countable/uncountable a reason or set of reasons that you use for persuading other people to support your views, opinions etc

    The Court of Appeal rejected her arguments.

    His main argument is stated in the opening chapter.

    argument for/against:

    There are powerful arguments against releasing them from prison.

    You could make an argument for working shorter hours.

    Synonyms and related words
    Explanations and explaining
    explanation
    interpretation
    instructions

argument ​‌‌‌

​noun
US /ˈɑrɡjəmənt/
Other entries for this word
closing argument noun
skeleton argument noun
Word Forms
singularargument
pluralarguments
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    countable an angry disagreement between people

    a heated argument (=extremely angry disagreement)

    without an argument:

    They won’t accept higher prices without an argument.

    have an argument (with someone):

    I’ve had an argument with my girlfriend.

    get into an argument (with someone):

    Every time we visit my family, he gets into an argument with my sister.

    argument about/over:

    I try to avoid arguments about money.

    Synonyms and related words
    Arguments
    argument
    disagreement
    conflict
    1. 1a
      a discussion or debate between people with different views, opinions, etc.
      win/lose an argument:

      We can win this argument if we present the facts clearly.

      argument about/over:

      The party is involved in an argument over economic policy.

      Synonyms and related words
      Discussions and debates
      discussion
      debate
      argument
  2. 2
    countable/uncountable a reason or set of reasons that you use for persuading other people to support your views, opinions, etc.

    The Court of Appeals rejected her arguments.

    His main argument is stated in the opening chapter.

    argument for/against:

    There are powerful arguments against releasing them from prison.

    You could make an argument for working shorter hours.

    Synonyms and related words
    Explanations and explaining
    explanation
    interpretation
    instructions
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