| 单词 | argue |
| 释义 | argue —argue /ˈɑːɡ.juː/ aep /ˈɑːrɡ-/ verb [I or T] (GIVE REASONS) ↑Verb Endings for argue ► B2 to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.: » The minister argued for/in favour of/against making cuts in military spending.» [+ that] The minister argued that cuts in military spending were needed.» You can argue the case either way.→ SEE ALSO WELL ARGUED(Cf. ↑well argued)Thesaurus+: ↑Defining and explaining• • • Extra Examples:» They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city.» Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail.» It's no longer possible to argue that crime is unconnected with unemployment.» Counsel for the defence argued convincingly that his client was not guilty.» He argued powerfully and persuasively against capital punishment.verb [I] (DISAGREE) ↑Verb Endings for argue ► B1 to speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them: » The children are always arguing.» Kids, will you stop arguing with each other?» They were arguing over/about which film to go and see.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguing and disagreeingWord Builder:–Nouns: argument–Adjectives: arguable, argumentative–Verbs: argue–Adverbs: arguably• • • Extra Examples:» It's normal for couples to argue now and then.» When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position.» They used to argue all the time and now they've practically stopped talking to each other.» My mother never takes sides when my brother and I argue.» Stop arguing with me, Daryl, and do as you're told!verb [T] (SHOW) ↑Verb Endings for argue ► F0 to show that something is true or exists: » The evidence argues a change in policy.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating |
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