| 单词 | argument |
| 释义 | argument —argument /ˈɑːɡ.jʊ.mənt/ aep /ˈɑːrɡ-/ noun [C or U] (DISAGREEMENT) ► B1 a disagreement, or the process of disagreeing: » The children had an argument about/over what game to play.» He got into an argument with Jeff in the pub last night.» A decision was finally made after some heated argument.Thesaurus+: ↑Arguments and disagreementsWord partners for argument (DISAGREEMENT)• ♯have an argument• ♯cause/♯provoke/♯start an argument• ♯be drawn into/♯get into/♯be involved in an argument• ♯lose/♯win an argument• an ♯angry/♯big/♯fierce/♯heated argument• an argument ♯about/♯over sth• an argument ♯with sb• an argument ♯between [two people]Word partners for argument (REASON)• ♯make/♯put forward an argument• ♯refute/♯reject an argument• ♯accept an argument• a ♯convincing/♯good/♯powerful/♯strong argument• the argument ♯against/♯for/♯in favour of sth• a ♯line of argumentWord Builder:–Nouns: argument–Adjectives: arguable, argumentative–Verbs: argue–Adverbs: arguablyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have an argument» The children were having an argument.-lu. be drawn into/get into/be involved in an argument» Look, I don't want to get into an argument.-lu. cause/provoke/start an argument» His remarks provoked a fierce argument.-lu. lose/win an argument» Having lost the argument, Mary was forced to apologize.-lu. an argument developed/ensued» Both of them were drinking beer and an angry argument developed.–Prepositions-lu. an argument about/over sth» I can't believe we are having an argument about who does the shopping.-lu. an argument between [two people]» There was an argument between Jo and Betty over who would pay for the meal.-lu. an argument with sb» I had an argument with Bob last night and he was still cross this morning.–Adjectives-lu. an angry/big/bitter/fierce/heated/violent argument» There were heated arguments about who was responsible for the mess.-lu. silly argument» We had a silly argument about whose turn it was to wash up.• • • Extra Examples:» Don't drag me into your argument! It's nothing to do with me.» We were having a friendly argument about Green politics.» It was a really nice day, spoilt only by a little argument in the car on the way home.» We had a dreadful argument in the restaurant, but he phoned me the next day to apologize.» We had an argument with our neighbours, and now they won't even talk to us.noun [C or U] (REASON) ► B2 a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaining them: » Now that we've heard all the arguments for and against the proposal, shall we vote on it?» [+ that] Her husband was not convinced by her argument that they needed a bigger house.» I don't think that's a very strong/convincing/powerful argument.» The central argument (= main point) of the book is that some of the plays were not written by Shakespeare.Thesaurus+: ↑Reasons and explanationsWord partners for argument (DISAGREEMENT)• ♯have an argument• ♯cause/♯provoke/♯start an argument• ♯be drawn into/♯get into/♯be involved in an argument• ♯lose/♯win an argument• an ♯angry/♯big/♯fierce/♯heated argument• an argument ♯about/♯over sth• an argument ♯with sb• an argument ♯between [two people]Word partners for argument (REASON)• ♯make/♯put forward an argument• ♯refute/♯reject an argument• ♯accept an argument• a ♯convincing/♯good/♯powerful/♯strong argument• the argument ♯against/♯for/♯in favour of sth• a ♯line of argumentCollocations:–Types-lu. an economic/legal/moral/political/scientific argument» The company must make the economic argument for closing more factories.-lu. a closing/defense/final/opening argument» The counsel stood up to make the final argument for the defence.–Adjectives-lu. the basic/central/important/main argument» Their main argument is that they would be imprisoned if they were returned to their homeland.-lu. a cogent/compelling/convincing/credible/good/logical/persuasive/plausible/powerful/rational/strong/valid argument» The likelihood of getting lung cancer is a compelling argument for giving up smoking.-lu. a weak argument» Her arguments against marriage were very weak.–Verbs-lu. make/present/put forward an argument» She made a strong argument for more funding.-lu. counter/refute/reject an argument» They rejected the argument that security cameras would reduce crime.-lu. hear/listen to arguments» The judge listened to the arguments from both sides.-lu. accept an argument» I can't accept the argument that prison deters criminals.-lu. (so) the argument goes/runs» If violence is increasing amongst children, so the argument runs, then the increased violence on television must be a factor.-lu. an argument is based on sth» His argument is based on the study of detailed technical documents.-lu. an argument applies to sth» The same argument applies to people living in temporary accommodation.–Prepositions-lu. the argument against/for/in favour of sth» The argument against teaching languages in primary school has yet to be made.-lu. (hear) arguments from sb» The judge will hear arguments from both parties before coming to a decision.–Nouns-lu. a line of argument» I don't think that line of argument is going to work.-lu. both/the other side(s) of an argument» Politicians need to put both sides of the argument to the electorate.–Phrases-lu. for argument's sake/for the sake of argument» Let's say, for the sake of argument, that the book will be illustrated.-lu. the/sb's argument (is) that ...» The argument is that organic food tastes different to conventionally farmed food.• • • Extra Examples:» The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.» Could you go over the main points of your argument again, Professor?» He is impervious to criticism and rational argument.» Students need the ability to construct a logical argument.» I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may. |
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