| 单词 | argument |
| 释义 | argument (once / 91 pages) 1n 2n 3n An argument is a disagreement between two or more people, but it can also be a statement backed by evidence, like your argument that your school doesn't need a dress code. Argument comes from the 14th century French word of the same spelling, meaning, "statements and reasoning in support of a proposition." An argument can be a fact used as evidence to show that something is true, like a study that shows exercise improves certain health conditions — an argument for being more active. Argument also means "a discussion between people who have contrary views." WORD FAMILYargument: arguments, counterargument+/arguable: arguably, inarguable, unarguable/argue: arguable, argued, arguer, argues, arguing, argument, argumentation, argumentative, re-argue/arguer: arguers/arguing: arguings/argumentation: argumentations/argumentative: argumentatively, unargumentative/counterargument: counterarguments/inarguable: inarguably/unarguable: unarguably USAGE EXAMPLESDr. Busha said he was used to hearing such arguments. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) "We built our case upon arguments that will resonate in the Supreme Court." Los Angeles Times(Dec 30, 2016) Mr. Cohen is well aware of the contemporary arguments arrayed against America’s interest, or competence, in waging war, which he addresses in Chapter 1. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1 1n a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement they were involved in a violent argument Syn|Hypo|Hyper arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt argle-bargle, argy-bargy a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument firestorman outburst of controversy sparringan argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage polemica controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) fightan intense verbal dispute conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute a disagreement or argument about something important 2n a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning Syn|Hypo|Hyper argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument line of inquiry, line of questioning an ordering of questions so as to develop a particular argument casuistryargumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading policya line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government clericalisma policy of supporting the influence and power of the clergy in secular or political matters plankan endorsed policy in the platform of a political party economic policya government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues social policya policy of for dealing with social issues party linethe policy of a political group foreign policya policy governing international relations zero-tolerance policyany policy that allows no exception Zionisma policy for establishing and developing a national homeland for Jews in Palestine abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning thinking that is coherent and logical 3n a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal the argument over foreign aid goes on and on Syn|Hypo|Hyper argumentation, debate logomachy argument about words or the meaning of words discussion, give-and-take, word an exchange of views on some topic 4n a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true 2it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true Syn|Hypo|Hyper statement proof a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it counterargumentan argument offered in opposition to another argument proan argument in favor of a proposal conan argument opposed to a proposal casea statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument clincher, determiner, determining factoran argument that is conclusive adducingciting as evidence or proof last wordthe final statement in a verbal argument specious argumentan argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious mathematical proofproof of a mathematical theorem logical proofproof of a logical theorem demonstration, monstranceproof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion vicious circlean argument that assumes that which is to be proved straw man, strawmana weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted special pleadingan argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence evidence an indication that makes something evident 1n a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable Hyper variable, variable quantity a quantity that can assume any of a set of values 2n (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program 3Syn|Hyper parameter value a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed address, computer address, reference(computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored n a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie the editor added the argument to the poem Syn|Hyper literary argument sum-up, summary a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form |
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