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。

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