英语单词

contention是什么意思

contention

英 [kən'tenʃ(ə)n] 美 [kən'tɛnʃən]
  • n. 争论,争辩;争夺;论点

助记提示


1. con- "together" + tent- + -ion.
2. 也就是大家一起向四面八方拉扯、拉伸。=> stretch out (to different directions with others).
3. 由此引申为:竞争、争斗、争论。
4. 动词contend的名词形式。noun of action from contend.

中文词源


contention 争吵

来自contend, 声称,争议。

英文词源


contention (n.)
late 14c., "strife," from Old French contention, from Latin contentionem (nominative contentio), from content-, past participle stem of contendere (see contend).

双语例句


1. 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。

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2. 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。

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3. 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。

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4. The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
争来争去无非是空调温度。

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5. Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention.
有足够的调查证据支持这个观点。

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