| 释义 |
con·ten·tion /kənˈtenʃən/ n. | phr.
n.
1. (辩论中提出的)论点
support (或 back up) one's contention that...with statistical evidence 举出统计数字为自己关于…的论点提供佐证
2. 争辩；(一场)争论；争吵；(一场)口角
be troubled by a fierce internal contention 为激烈的内部纷争所苦恼
Contentions with the church were then frequent. 当时经常与教会发生冲突。
a slight contention about trifles 在鸡毛蒜皮小事上发生的一场小口角
3. 争夺；竞争
keep sb. in contention with others for orders from the government 在争取政府订货方面使某人与他人竞争不止
There was a contention among them who should do the honours of the house. 他们几个都抢着要代表全家出面接待客人。
[< L contentiō exertion < contendere to contend] phr. a bone of contention 见 bone
in contention 很有可能在竞争中获胜 |