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.说理；争论；辩论

[no object]

She argued against the proposed law.她针对这项法案提出了反对理由。
The senator argued in favor of lowering taxes.那位参议员极力主张减税。
They argued (convincingly/persuasively) against cutting the budget.他们反对缩减预算，理由充分。
He's always willing to argue for what is right.他总是愿意为正义而辩。
argue for better funding为获得更多资金支持据理力争

[+ object]

She argued that the proposed law should be defeated.她提出理由说明这一法案不能被通过。
He argued that it's far too early to make a decision.他争辩说现在做决定还为时过早。

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

They tried to argue their parents into getting a new car. [=to persuade their parents to get a new car]他们努力说服父母买一辆新车。
No one can argue me out of doing this.谁也劝阻不了我做这件事。

[no object] : to disagree or fight by using angry words : quarrel争吵；争执

Their neighbors argued (with each other) all the time.他们的邻居们总是吵来吵去。
They started arguing about/over politics/religion.在政治/宗教问题上他们开始争辩起来。
She would argue with anyone.她跟谁都会吵起来。

[no object] : to express doubt or disagreement about something提出质疑；提出反对意见 — + with

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

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

The result argues for a new approach. [=the result shows that we need a new approach]结果表明我们需要寻求新方法。

b [+ object] formal : to give evidence of (something)提供证据；证明

The facts argue [=indicate, show] his innocence.事实证明他是清白的。

argue the toss

— see ²toss

— arguer

noun, plural arguers [count]

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