contend

D.J.:[kənˈtend] K.K.:[kənˈtɛnd]

vi.

  1. 争夺, 竞争
    • The firm is too small to contend against large international companies.
      这家公司太小, 无法与国际性的大公司竞争。
    • When a marriage ends, the former husband and wife often contend over the children.
      夫妇双方在婚姻破裂后, 往往会争夺子女。
  2. 搏斗, 争斗
    • Sisters contended about silly trifles.
      姐妹们为鸡毛蒜皮的小事而争斗。
    • I have to contend with difficulties.
      我得与困难做斗争。

vt.

  1. 声称, 主张
    • He contended that there must be life on Mars.
      他声称火星上面一定有生物。

网络词典

contend

英 kənˈtend 美 kənˈtend
动词 中文翻译:争论
同义词: ['contest', 'contend', 'dispute例句:1. They argued over the details of the plan.(他们争论计划的细节。)']

例句:

  1. 1. They argued over the details of the plan.
    他们争论计划的细节。
  2. 2.The company contended with fierce competition from its rivals.
    该公司与竞争对手激烈竞争。
  3. 3.The government contends that the new law is necessary for public safety.
    政府声称新法律对公共安全是必要的。