dispute
/dɪˈspjuːt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5006 in the learning path
争端；争执
Definitions
n. a serious disagreement between people or groups
争端；争执
v. to question whether something is true or correct
质疑；对……提出异议
v. to argue about something or compete to control it
争论；争夺
Example
Our neighbours settled their dispute over the garden fence.
邻居们解决了他们关于花园围栏的争执。
Independent experts dispute the claim that building more roads will permanently reduce traffic congestion.
独立专家质疑修建更多道路能永久缓解交通拥堵这一说法。
Collocations
- settle a dispute
- a dispute over pay
- dispute a claim
- in dispute
Word family
- disputed (adj.)
- disputable (adj.)
- indisputable (adj.)
Synonyms
- disagreement
- contest
Antonyms
- agreement
Usage tip
dispute a claim是质疑说法，不是讨论说法。
FAQ
- What does dispute mean?
- a serious disagreement between people or groups to question whether something is true or correct to argue about something or compete to control it
- How is dispute pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈspjuːt/, US /dɪˈspjuːt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
