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argue

UK //ˈɑːɡjuː//US //ˈɑːrɡjuː//

词源

源自拉丁语 'arguere',意为“澄清、证明或指责”,后经古法语 'arguer' 进入英语。

verb

❶ 用理由或证据来支持自己的观点,与他人进行争辩或讨论,通常是为了说服对方或澄清事实。

“They argued about the best way to solve the problem.”

(他们就解决问题的最佳方法争论不休。)

“She argued that the policy would harm the environment.”

(她争辩说这项政策会损害环境。)

❶ 通过逻辑或证据来证明或支持某种观点或结论,通常用于书面或正式场合。

“The author argues that climate change is the biggest threat to humanity.”

(作者论证了气候变化是人类面临的最大威胁。)

“The report argues for stricter regulations on pollution.”

(报告主张对污染实施更严格的监管。)

同义词:debate, dispute, contend, quarrel, reason

常见短语

argue with — 与某人争论或争吵,通常是因为意见不合或情绪激动。

“It's pointless to argue with him because he never listens.”

(和他争论毫无意义,因为他从来不听。)

argue for/against — 为支持或反对某事提出理由或证据,常见于正式讨论或辩论中。

“She argued for more funding for education.”

(她主张增加教育经费。)