argument
/ˈɑːɡjəmənt/ · /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1918 in the learning path
争论；争吵
Definitions
n. An angry disagreement between people.
争论；争吵
n. A reason or set of reasons supporting an opinion.
论点；论据
Example
We had an argument about whose turn it was.
我们为该轮到谁而争吵了起来。
The strongest argument for public transport investment is its potential to reduce urban air pollution.
支持投资公共交通最有力的论据是，它有望减少城市空气污染。
Collocations
- have an argument
- a convincing argument
- an argument for
- an argument against
Word family
- argue (v.)
- argumentative (adj.)
Usage tip
争吵常接with或about；支持某观点用argument for。
FAQ
- What does argument mean?
- An angry disagreement between people. A reason or set of reasons supporting an opinion.
- How is argument pronounced?
- UK /ˈɑːɡjəmənt/, US /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
