contention

美 [kənˈtenʃn]英 [kənˈtenʃn]
  • n.(尤指争论时的)看法,观点;争论;争执;争吵

复数: contentions

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noun

1

争吵;争执;争论
angry disagreement between people

One area of contention is the availability of nursery care.

争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。

a point of contention

争论点

2

(尤指争论时的)看法,观点
a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument

It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.

我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。

I would reject that contention.

我不会同意那种观点。

习语

with a chance of winning sth

现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。
Only three teams are now in contention for the title.

without a chance of winning sth

These are all words for a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved.以上各词均表示未经证实的说法。

a statement that sth is true, although it has not been proved指声明、宣称、断言

( rather formal ) a public statement that is made without giving proof, accusing sb of doing sth that is wrong or illegal指无证据的说法、指控

( rather formal ) a statement of sth that you strongly believe to be true, although it has not been proved指明确肯定、断言

When the point in doubt is a matter of opinion, not fact, use assertion .

When you are talking about a matter of fact you can use either word; an assertion may be slightly stronger than a claim and it is a more formal word.

( formal ) a belief or opinion that you express, especially in an argument尤指争论中的看法、观点

contention

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT (争论或讨论时的)看法,观点
    Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion.

    This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged.

    这一证据证实了他们的观点,即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。

  • 2
    N-UNCOUNT 不和;争吵;争执
    If something is a cause of contention, it is a cause of disagreement or argument.

    They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them...

    他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。

  • 3
    PHRASE 有机会获胜
    If you are in contention in a contest, you have a chance of winning it.

    He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad.

    他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。

noun

1
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
the teams were in fierce contention for first place
Synonym: competition rivalry
2
a point asserted as part of an argument
3
a contentious speech act;a dispute where there is strong disagreement
they were involved in a violent argument
Synonym: controversy contestation disputation disceptation tilt argument arguing

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  1. I think the inequality in splitting the profits is their real bone of contention .

    我想,分利不均才是他们争吵的真正原因。

  2. Contention is better than loneliness .

    争吵总比寂寞好。

  3. It is our client 's contention that the fire was an accident .

    我们当事人的看法是这场火灾属于意外。

  4. I would reject that contention .

    我不会同意那种观点。

  5. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention .

    有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。

  6. The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners .

    争来争去无非是空调温度。

  7. They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them

    他们一般都尽量避免会引起彼此不和的话题。

  8. A particular source of contention is plans to privatise state-run companies .

    发生争执的一个根源就是国营公司的私有化方案。

  9. He was in contention for a place in the European championship squad .

    他有望在欧洲锦标赛代表队中获得一席之地。

  10. This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged .

    这一证据证实了他们的观点,即此次突发暴力事件是有预谋的。

  11. Truth does not fear contention . The more the truth is debated , the clearer it becomes .

    真理越辩越明,真理不怕辩论。

  12. One area of contention is the availability of nursery care .

    争论的一个方面是提供幼儿保育的可能性。

  13. The island has been a bone of contention between our two countries .

    多年来,那个岛屿一直是我们两国之间争执的焦点。

  14. Three players are in contention to win the title .

    三个运动员在争夺这个项目的冠军。

  15. What is the real bone of contention ?

    真正的争议点是什么?

  16. Truth does not fear contention .

    真理不怕争辩。

  17. We concede a couple of points in your contentions .

    我们承认你的论点中有两点是正确的。

  18. I strongly oppose that contention .

    我强烈地反对那种主张。

  19. The pay increase is the key point of contention .

    加薪是争论的焦点。

  20. The different methods of extraction effect on contention of organic acids

    油茶根系有机酸提取方法的比较

  21. Query Cost Optimization Model Based on Remote Server Contention States Over the Internet

    基于远程服务器工作状态的Internet查询优化模型

  22. However , the reduced contention does not come for free .

    然而,减少争用并不是免费的午餐。

  23. Study on a Priority Based Contention Resolution for Optical Burst Switching Networks

    一种光突发交换网络中基于优先级的冲突解决方法的研究

  24. Again , this is to avoid potential resource contention issues .

    同样,这也是为了避免可能的资源争用问题。

  25. The subject remains a source of great contention in the family .

    这个话题仍然是家庭中激烈争论的焦点。

  26. Additionally , it offers far better performance under heavy contention .

    此外,它还提供了在激烈争用情况下更佳的性能。

  27. Having a single thread pool could cause significant lock contention .

    使用单独一个线程池可能会导致严重的锁争用。

  28. Solve problems and eliminate differences through discussion and contention .

    通过讨论和争鸣解决问题,消除歧见。

  29. Another bone of contention is where the money will come from .

    另外一个争论的焦点问题是钱从何处来。

  30. The first part of this contention is true , the second is not .

    这一论点的前半部分是正确的,但后半部分不是。

  • 习语

n.

in contention (for sth)

有机会赢得
with a chance of winning sth

Only three teams are now in contention for the title.

现在只有三个队有机会夺冠。

out of contention (for sth)

没有机会赢得
without a chance of winning sth

a bone of contention

争执所在
a subject which causes disagreement and arguments between people