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IELTS BNC: 832 COCA: 1185

argument

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
argument /ˈɑɚgjəmənt/ noun
plural arguments
argument
/ˈɑɚgjəmənt/
noun
plural arguments
Learner's definition of ARGUMENT
1 
a  [count] : a statement or series of statements for or against something论点；论据；理由
b  [noncount] : a discussion in which people express different opinions about something争辩；争论；辩论
2 
: an angry disagreement : quarrel争吵；争执
[count]
[noncount]
3 
[singular] : something which shows that something is or is not necessary, appropriate, etc.证明；理由 — usually + for or against
IELTS BNC: 832 COCA: 1185

argument

noun

ar·​gu·​ment ˈär-gyə-mənt How to pronounce argument (audio)
1
a
: the act or process of arguing, reasoning, or discussing : argumentation
b
: a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
a defense attorney's closing argument
c
: an angry quarrel or disagreement
having an argument over/about money
trying to settle an argument
2
a
: a reason given for or against a matter under discussion
They presented their arguments in favor of the proposal.
b
: a form of rhetorical expression intended to convince or persuade
3
: an abstract (see abstract entry 2 sense 1) or summary especially of a literary work
4
: the subject matter especially of a literary work
5
a
mathematics : one of the independent variables upon whose value that of a function depends
b
grammar : a substantive (such as the direct object of a transitive verb) that is required by a predicate in grammar
c
mathematics : amplitude sense 4
6
obsolete : an outward sign : indication

Synonyms

Example Sentences

They made a compelling argument for our participation. The committee presented strong arguments against building a new school. a lawyer's closing argument at the trial His argument did not convince his opponents. Let us accept, for the sake of argument, that she is right. Don't you want to hear both sides of the argument? They were always getting into arguments about politics. There were many arguments about the new design. They settled an argument that started in class. I don't want to hear any arguments about whether you'll go. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin argumentum, from arguere — see argue

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6

Time Traveler
The first known use of argument was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing argument
IELTS BNC: 832 COCA: 1185
argument

noun¹

 1discussion討論ADJECTIVE | VERB + ARGUMENT | ARGUMENT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤bitter, heated, violent激烈的爭論▸➤big大吵◇I had a big argument with my mother this morning.今天早上我和媽媽大吵了一架。➤little, petty, pointless, silly, stupid小爭執；無謂的爭吵；愚蠢的爭吵➤age-old由來已久的爭論VERB + ARGUMENT➤become involved in, get into, get involved in, have捲入爭吵；進行爭論◇I don't want to get into an argument with her.我可不想和她爭吵。➤cause, provoke, start引起爭吵；引發爭執▸➤lose, win辯輸；辯贏◇I was determined to win the argument.我決心贏得這場爭論。➤settle解決爭論◇Jory was always the one who settled arguments between us.喬里總是能解決我們之間的爭論。ARGUMENT + VERB➤arise, break out, develop, erupt爭執發生；爭吵爆發；爭執逐漸產生◇Minutes later a violent argument erupted.幾分鐘後爆發了激烈的爭吵。➤ensue爭吵隨即發生◇He felt offended by the suggestion, and a violent argument ensued.這個建議惹惱了他，於是一場激烈的爭吵在所難免。➤rage爭論激烈進行◇the bitter arguments raging about who was the real winner就誰是真正的獲勝者而進行的激烈爭論PREPOSITION➤argument about有關⋯的爭論◇We had an argument about what we should buy.我們為該買什麼發生了爭執。➤argument between⋯之間的爭執◇an argument between her parents她父母之間的爭吵➤argument over有關⋯的爭論◇The argument over decentralization will probably continue for ever.關於權力下放的爭論很可能會一直持續下去。➤argument with與⋯的爭論◇an argument with his wife與他妻子的爭吵PHRASES➤brook no argument不容爭辯◇'You'll come home with me.' His voice brooked no argument.“你得跟我回家。”他不容爭辯地說。
argument

noun²

 2reason supporting opinion理由ADJECTIVE | VERB + ARGUMENT | ARGUMENT + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤basic, general基本論點；總的論據▸➤central, main中心論點；主要論據➤closing終結辯論◇In her closing argument, the prosecutor said that the hairs found on the defendant matched those of the victim.在終結辯論中，公訴人說被告身上發現的頭髮與被害人的一模一樣。➤forceful, good, major, powerful, sound, strong, valid有力的／可成立的／主要的／強有力的／站得住腳的／有分量的／有根據的論據▸➤cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, persuasive強有力的論據；令人信服的論據；有說服力的論據◇There is a convincing argument for the Federal Government to take greater responsibility for cities.論據有力地說明聯邦政府應該對城市承擔起更大的責任。◇The author makes a compelling argument for the use of hydrogen as a fuel.作者主張用氫氣作燃料，提出的論據很有說服力。➤credible, plausible可信的／貌似有理的論點◇Their argument sounds plausible, but is it really valid?他們的論點聽起來有道理，但確實有根據嗎？➤substantive (formal, especially NAmE) 實質性論據▸➤bogus, fallacious (formal) , slippery-slope, specious (formal) , spurious, weak偽造的論點；錯誤的論據；有誤導性的論據；似是而非的論點；沒有說服力的論據➤ridiculous荒唐可笑的論點➤circular循環論據➤legitimate, reasonable合乎情理的論據▸➤logical, rational, reasoned, well-reasoned合乎邏輯的論據；合理的論據；非常有道理的論據➤opposing對立的論據▸➤economic, legal, moral, philosophical, political, theoretical, etc.經濟、法律、道德、哲學、政治、理論等依據VERB + ARGUMENT➤advance, deploy, make, mount, offer, present, put forward, use提出論點；展開論點；陳述論點◇He put forward some very convincing arguments.他提出了一些非常令人信服的論點。➤articulate清楚地闡述論點▸➤develop詳細闡述論點◇This argument is developed further in the next chapter.下一章將對這個論點作進一步的闡述。➤build, construct, formulate, frame表述論據◇the language used to frame the legal arguments表述法律論據的語言➤reiterate, repeat重申／重複論點▸➤bolster, buttress, illustrate, reinforce, strengthen, support, underline支持論點；闡明論點；強化論點；強調論點◇Do you have any evidence to support your argument?你有證據支持你的論點嗎？➤consider, hear, listen to考慮論點；聽取論點陳述；（注意地）聽論述➤address評論論點◇I'll briefly address each argument.我將對每一個論點進行簡單地評論。➤accept, agree with接受／同意論點▸➤dismiss, reject不再考慮／拒絕接受某論點◇The company dismissed his arguments as alarmist.公司認為他的觀點是危言聳聽而不予理會。➤counter, discredit, rebut, refute反駁論點；懷疑論點；駁斥論點◇She tried to think how to refute the argument on moral grounds.她盡力思索如何從道德的角度來駁斥這個觀點。➤demolish, undercut, undermine, weaken推翻論點；削弱論點➤summarize總結論點➤apply應用論點◇This argument can be applied to other contexts.這個論點可以應用到其他場合。ARGUMENT + VERB➤be based on sth論點基於⋯◇The government's argument is always based on how much such a plan would cost.政府的論點總是建立在這樣的計劃有多大花費的基礎上。➤depend on sth, rely on sth, rest on sth, revolve around sth論點取決於⋯／依賴於⋯／基於⋯／圍繞⋯➤boil down to sth論點歸結為⋯◇As I see it, his argument boils down to a combination of two basic points.在我看來，他的論點可歸結為兩個基本點的結合。➤go, run論點（用某種措辭）表達◇Centralized government, so the argument goes, is too far removed from the problems of ordinary citizens.這種論點指出，集權政府不關心普通公民的困難。➤apply (to sth)論點用於（⋯）◇The same argument applies to adoption.同樣的道理適用於收養。➤justify sth論據證明⋯➤support sth論據支持⋯▸➤imply sth, suggest sth論據暗示⋯◇These arguments suggest that the medical establishment had an interest in suppressing the research.這些論據暗示醫學權威曾有意禁止這項研究。➤show sth論據顯示⋯➤assume sth論據認為⋯PREPOSITION➤argument against反對⋯的理由◇the arguments against lowering taxes反對降低稅收的理由➤argument concerning有關⋯的論點◇arguments concerning the nature of morality關於道德本質的論點➤argument for支持⋯的理由◇There is a very good argument for increasing spending.有非常充足的理由支持增加開支。➤argument in favour/favor of支持⋯的理由◇What are the arguments in favour / favor of change?支持變革的理由是什麼？PHRASES➤all sides of an argument, both sides of an argument一個論點的所有方面／兩個方面◇He was able to see both sides of the argument.他能夠全面地看待這個觀點。➤a flaw in the argument論據中的瑕疵◇I can see no flaw in your argument.我覺得你的論據沒什麼問題。➤a line of argument一種論證方法◇I can see a few problems with this line of argument.我覺得這種論證方法存在幾個問題。

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