contention
US /kənˈten.tʃən/
UK /kənˈten.tʃən/
1.
争论, 争议, 争执
heated disagreement
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The main point of contention was the budget allocation.
主要的争议点是预算分配。
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Their long-standing contention over property rights finally went to court.
他们长期以来关于财产权的争论最终诉诸法庭。
2.
论点, 主张, 观点
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument
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It was his contention that the new policy would harm small businesses.
他的论点是新政策会损害小企业。
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The lawyer presented his contention to the jury.
律师向陪审团提出了他的论点。