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| 1 | T +that formal to claim that something is true 声称；主张；认为 |
| Critics of the school system contend that not enough emphasis is placed on creativity. 学校制度的批评者认为创造性没有加以足够的强调。 |
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| 2 | I to compete against someone , for example for a victory or for power 竞争；争夺 |
| +for The two teams contending for the championship are very evenly matched. 争夺冠军的这两支球队势均力敌。 |
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| - | conˈtend with |
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| | to have to deal with problems or difficulties, especially in order to achieve something （尤指为达成目标而）与…搏斗，与…作争斗 | They had to contend with winds of over 40 miles an hour. 他们必须和风速达每小时40多英里的强风较量。 | | I’ ve got quite enough to contend with bringing up three kids. 我得拼命养活3个孩子，已经受够了。 | |
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