argue

柯林斯词典

1. V-RECIP If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue. 爭吵
The committee is concerned about players' behaviour, especially arguing with referees. 該委員會擔心運動員的表現，尤其擔心他們與裁判爭吵。
2. V-RECIP If you argue with someone about something, you discuss it with them, with each of you giving your different opinions. 討論
He was arguing with the king about the need to maintain the cavalry at full strength. 他在和國王討論保畱騎兵全部兵力的必要性。
They are arguing over foreign policy. 他們在討論外交政策。
3. V-I If you tell someone not to argue with you, you want them to do or believe what you say without protest or disagreement. 爭辯[usu imper with neg]
Don't argue with me. 不要和我爭辯。
4. V-T If you argue that something is true, you state it and give the reasons why you think it is true. 辯論
His lawyers are arguing that he is unfit to stand trial. 他的律師們在辯稱他不適宜受讅。
5. V-I If you argue for something, you say why you agree with it, in order to persuade people that it is right. If you argue against something, you say why you disagree with it, in order to persuade people that it is wrong. 陳述理由
The report argues against tax increases. 該報告陳述理由反對增稅。

It's normal for couples to argue now and then.
When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position .
They used to argue all the time and now they've practically stopped talking to each other.
My mother never takes sides when my brother and I argue.
Stop arguing with me, Daryl, and do as you're told!

They argue that the membership of the Council does not reflect the racial make-up of the city .
Environmentalists argue that more goods should be transported by rail .
It's no longer possible to argue that crime is unconnected with unemployment .
Counsel for the defence argued convincingly that his client was not guilty .
He argued powerfully and persuasively against capital punishment .