argument /ˈɑɚgjəmənt/ noun plural arguments
plural arguments
Learner's definition of ARGUMENT
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a [count] : a statement or series of statements for or against something论点；论据；理由 -
They made a compelling/convincing/persuasive/strong argument for our participation.为了让我们参与，他们给出了极具说服力的理由。
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The committee presented strong arguments against building a new school.委员会摆出了强有力的理由，反对建新学校。
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a lawyer's closing argument at the trial审判中律师的总结性辩护词
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His argument did not convince his opponents.他的理由没能说服对手。
b [noncount] : a discussion in which people express different opinions about something争辩；争论；辩论 -
Let us accept, for the sake of argument, that she is right.为了进行辩论，我们姑且接受她是对的。
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Don't you want to hear both sides of the argument?你难道不想听听辩论双方的观点吗？
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: an angry disagreement : quarrel争吵；争执 [count]
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They were always getting into arguments about/over politics.谈到政治问题他们总是争吵不休。
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There were many arguments about/over the new design.对于新设计有许多争论。
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They settled an argument that started in class.他们解决了课堂上产生的争吵。
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I don't want to hear any arguments about whether you'll go.我不想听到任何有关你去与不去的争吵。
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I don't want to hear any argument about whether you'll go.我不想听到任何有关你去与不去的争吵。
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You'll get no argument from me. [=I won't disagree]我不会反对。
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On that issue, there's no argument. [=disagreement]对于那个问题，没有任何反对意见。
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[singular] : something which shows that something is or is not necessary, appropriate, etc.证明；理由 —
usually + for or against