argument

柯林斯詞典

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. 論據(jù)
There's a strong argument for lowering the price. 有一個支持降低價格的有力論據(jù)。
The doctors have set out their arguments against the proposals. 醫(yī)生們已經(jīng)說明了反對這些提案的理由。
2. N-VAR An argument is a discussion or debate in which a number of people put forward different or opposing opinions. 討論; 辯論
The incident has triggered fresh arguments about the role of the extreme right in U.S. politics. 該事件引發(fā)了有關美國政治中極右勢力角色的新討論。
3. N-COUNT An argument is a conversation in which people disagree with each other angrily or noisily. 爭吵
Anny described how she got into an argument with one of the marchers. 安妮描述了她是如何與游行者中的一個人爭吵起來的。
4. N-UNCOUNT If you accept something without argument, you do not question it or disagree with it. 爭辯
He complied without argument. 他沒有爭辯就服從了。

Don't drag me into your argument! It's nothing to do with me.
We were having a friendly argument about Green politics .
It was a really nice day , spoilt only by a little argument in the car on the way home .
We had a dreadful argument in the restaurant , but he phoned me the next day to apologize .
We had an argument with our neighbours , and now they won't even talk to us.

The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life .
Could you go over the main points of your argument again, Professor?
He is impervious to criticism and rational argument.
Students need the ability to construct a logical argument.
I'll just summarize the main points of the argument in a few words if I may.