| 释义 |
con·tend /kənˈtend/ vi. | vt.
❶ vi.
1. 搏斗，争斗
contend against drought 与干旱作斗争
His wife's ill health is something he has to contend with. 妻子的病体是他必须全力对付的事情。
contend to excel oneself 为出人头地而奋斗
contend for a cause to the end of one's life 为一种事业斗争到生命的终结
2. 争夺；竞争
contend for first place (或 prize) 为夺得第一名而参加竞赛
contend with a powerful adversary about an object 为了一件东西与一个强大的对手竞争
contending passions 相互冲突的感情
3. 辩论，据理力争
What I contend for is the authenticity of the signature. 我力主签名必须可靠。
contend against falsehood 论证虚假不实的坏处
❷ vt.
1. 声称，主张，认为
He rightly contends that it is not true. 他满有道理地宣称说，这是不确实的。
The newspapers have long contended (that) a severe winter could create perilous shortages. 很长一段时间以来，各报一直在说，如果冬季严寒，物资匮乏将达危险点。
2. 为…而斗争(或竞争、辩论)
[< L contendere to strive < CON- + tendere to stretch, aim] |