argue

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柯林斯詞典

argue /?ɑ?ɡju?/ (arguing,argued,argues)

1. V-RECIP If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue. 爭(zhēng)吵
The committee is concerned about players' behaviour, especially arguing with referees. 該委員會(huì)擔(dān)心運(yùn)動(dòng)員的表現(xiàn)，尤其擔(dān)心他們與裁判爭(zhēng)吵。
2. V-RECIP If you argue with someone about something, you discuss it with them, with each of you giving your different opinions. 討論
He was arguing with the king about the need to maintain the cavalry at full strength. 他在和國(guó)王討論保留騎兵全部兵力的必要性。
They are arguing over foreign policy. 他們?cè)谟懻撏饨徽摺?/p>
3. V-I If you tell someone not to argue with you, you want them to do or believe what you say without protest or disagreement. 爭(zhēng)辯[usu imper with neg]
Don't argue with me. 不要和我爭(zhēng)辯。
4. V-T If you argue that something is true, you state it and give the reasons why you think it is true. 辯論
His lawyers are arguing that he is unfit to stand trial. 他的律師們?cè)谵q稱他不適宜受審。
5. V-I If you argue for something, you say why you agree with it, in order to persuade people that it is right. If you argue against something, you say why you disagree with it, in order to persuade people that it is wrong. 陳述理由
The report argues against tax increases. 該報(bào)告陳述理由反對(duì)增稅。

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劍橋詞典

argue verb (DISAGREE)

It's normal for couples to argue now and then.
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position .
They used to argue all the time and now they've practically stopped talking to each other.
My mother never takes sides when my brother and I argue.
Stop arguing with me, Daryl, and do as you're told!

argue verb (GIVE REASONS)

They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city .
Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail .
It's no longer possible to argue that crime is unconnected with unemployment .
Counsel for the defence argued convincingly that his client was not guilty .
He argued powerfully and persuasively against capital punishment .

argue verb (SHOW)

習(xí)語(yǔ)

argue the toss

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