释义
v. 主张；认为
To argue that something is true.
v. 应对；与……斗争
To struggle with a difficulty or challenging situation.
v. 竞争；争夺
To compete for something against other people.
例句
I contend that our kitchen needs a bigger table.
我认为我们的厨房需要一张更大的桌子。
Some researchers contend that affordable public transport is more effective than road expansion in reducing urban congestion.
一些研究者认为，在缓解城市拥堵方面，价格合理的公共交通比扩建道路更有效。
常用搭配
- contend that ｜ 主张……
- contend with difficulties ｜ 应对困难
- contend for the title ｜ 争夺冠军
词族
- contender (n.)
- contention (n.)
- contentious (adj.)
近义
- argue
- maintain
用法提示
contend that表主张；with接困难；for接争夺目标。
常见问题
- contend 是什么意思？
- v. 主张；认为；v. 应对；与……斗争；v. 竞争；争夺
- contend 怎么发音？
- 英音 /kənˈtend/，美音 /kənˈtend/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
