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arguing

UK //ˈɑːɡjuːɪŋ//US //ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ//

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 指通过陈述理由或证据来支持自己的观点,通常带有不同意见的讨论或争执。

“They were arguing about the best way to solve the problem.”

(他们正在争论解决问题的最佳方法。)

“She kept arguing with her brother over who should do the dishes.”

(她一直和弟弟争论谁该洗碗。)

同义词:debating, disputing, quarreling

常见短语

arguing for — 为某事或某观点辩护或提供支持的理由。

“She was arguing for stricter environmental regulations.”

(她主张实施更严格的环境法规。)

arguing against — 反对某事或某观点,并提供反对的理由。

“He was arguing against the proposed changes to the policy.”

(他反对对政策提出的修改建议。)