argue

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argue /ˈɑɚgju/ verb

argues; argued; arguing

argue

/ˈɑɚgju/

verb

argues; argued; arguing

Learner's definition of ARGUE

a : to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.說理；爭論；辯論

[no object]

She argued against the proposed law.她針對這項法案提出了反對理由。
The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.那位參議員極力主張減稅。
They argued (convincingly/persuasively) against cutting the budget.他們反對縮減預算，理由充分。
He's always willing to argue for what is right.他總是願意爲正義而辯。
argue for better funding爲獲得更多資金支持據理力爭

[+ object]

She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.她提出理由說明這一法案不能被通過。
He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.他爭辯說現在做決定還爲時過早。

b [+ object] : to cause (someone) to decide to do or not do something by giving reasons說服

They tried to argue their parents into getting a new car. [=to persuade their parents to get a new car]他們努力說服父母買一輛新車。
No one can argue me out of doing this.誰也勸阻不了我做這件事。

[no object] : to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel爭吵；爭執

Their neighbors argued (with each other) all the time.他們的鄰居們總是吵來吵去。
They started arguing about/over politics/religion.在政治/宗教問題上他們開始爭辯起來。
She would argue with anyone.她跟誰都會吵起來。

[no object] : to express doubt or disagreement about something提出質疑；提出反對意見 — + with

You can't argue with her success. [=you can't deny that she is successful]你不能質疑她的成功。

a [no object] : to show that something is or is not necessary, appropriate, etc.表明；顯示 — usually + for or against

The result argues for a new approach. [=the result shows that we need a new approach]結果表明我們需要尋求新方法。

b [+ object] formal : to give evidence of (something)提供證據；證明

The facts argue [=indicate, show] his innocence.事實證明他是清白的。

argue the toss

— see ²toss

— arguer

noun, plural arguers [count]

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