contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ noun plural contentions
plural contentions
Learner's definition of CONTENTION
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[count] : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated（争论的）观点，看法 -
It is her contention [=she believes and says] that the new law will only benefit the wealthy.她的观点是这条新颁布的法律只会让富人受益。
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Evidence supports the contention [=claim] that the island was uninhabited before the 18th century.有证据支持这座岛在18世纪以前无人居住这种说法。
2
[noncount] : anger and disagreement争吵；争执；争论 -
There has been too much contention [=discord] in this family in recent years.近年来，这个家中有太多的争执。
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The main point of contention [=the point that is being argued over] is who has the rights to the land.争论的焦点是谁有权拥有这个岛。
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That has been a source of contention for years.多年来，那一直是争论的根源。
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an issue that is still in contention [=that is still being argued about; that has not yet been decided]仍在争论中的问题
◊ A bone of contention is something that causes anger and disagreement.争端的起因
3
[noncount] : a situation in which you have a chance to win something that you are trying to win争夺；竞争 -
This latest defeat means that she's now out of contention for the world title. [=there is no longer a chance that she will win the world title]最近一次失利意味着她现在已没有机会争夺世界冠军了。
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He is in contention for the Olympic medal.他有机会争夺奥运奖牌。