contention
US /kənˈten.tʃən/
UK /kənˈten.tʃən/
1.
爭論, 爭議, 爭執
heated disagreement
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The main point of contention was the budget allocation.
主要的爭議點是預算分配。
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Their long-standing contention over property rights finally went to court.
他們長期以來關於財產權的爭論最終訴諸法庭。
2.
論點, 主張, 觀點
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument
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It was his contention that the new policy would harm small businesses.
他的論點是新政策會損害小企業。
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The lawyer presented his contention to the jury.
律師向陪審團提出了他的論點。