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contention

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

英英释意


1. a point asserted as part of an argument
2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement;
"they were involved in a violent argument"
3. the act of competing as for profit or a prize;
"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"