contention的意思

基本释义

• n 竞争，斗争；争论

  argument and disagreement between people

例句

1. His case has become a source of contention between civil liberties activists and the government.

   他的案子已变成了公民自由活动家们和政府之间的争论缘由。

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

   三个运动员在争夺这个项目的冠军。

3. This is an issue of great contention at the moment.

   眼下这个问题是争论的热点。

4. I strongly oppose that contention.

   我强烈地反对那种主张。

短语

• bone of contention 争论的焦点；争端的原因
• contention window [通讯]竞争窗口
• resource contention 资源冲突；资源竞争

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英英释义

contention的意思 noun 1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize e.g. the teams were in fierce contention for first place Synonym: competitionrivalry 2. a point asserted as part of an argument 3. a contentious speech act a dispute where there is strong disagreement e.g. they were involved in a violent argument Synonym: controversy, contestation, disputation, disc

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