argument /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct. 论据

  例：

  There's a strong argument for lowering the price.

  有一个支持降低价格的有力论据。

  例：

  The doctors have set out their arguments against the proposals.

  医生们已经说明了反对这些提案的理由。

• 2. 

  N-VAR An argument is a discussion or debate in which a number of people put forward different or opposing opinions. 讨论; 辩论

  例：

  The incident has triggered fresh arguments about the role of the extreme right in U.S. politics.

  该事件引发了有关美国政治中极右势力角色的新讨论。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT An argument is a conversation in which people disagree with each other angrily or noisily. 争吵

  例：

  Anny described how she got into an argument with one of the marchers.

  安妮描述了她是如何与游行者中的一个人争吵起来的。

• 4. 

  N-UNCOUNT If you accept something without argument, you do not question it or disagree with it. 争辩

  例：

  He complied without argument.

  他没有争辩就服从了。